Feb 27, 2019 | Communicator Academy, Memoir Writing, Tell Your Story
Okay, technically, memoir is about you. But a good memoir has several elements that give your story universal appeal. Before we talk about what a memoir is, it’s important to clarify what memoir is not. Journal vs. Memoir Journaling is a good thing. I highly...
Oct 3, 2018 | Author Tips, Recommendations, Writing
Are you having a hard time taking the first step of writing your chapter, article, or blog? Concrete skills can often give you confidence and motivation to help you take the first steps, so let’s look at some specific techniques for the starting point: your...
Sep 5, 2018 | Creativity, Recommendations, Writing
What makes colorful writing? The first writing advice I ever received was this: “Show; don’t tell.” Let’s look at why this is good advice and how to follow it. In fiction writing we want the reader to visualize the story. Read this sentence: Samantha tried to navigate...
Jun 21, 2017 | Creativity, Marketing, Memoir, Platform, Tell Your Story
“Share your story!” is a popular buzz phrase for communicators these days. This push for authenticity can leave us, as writers and speakers, uncertain about how much is too much, too little, or just right to share with our audiences. During her...
