Category Archives: memoir writing

Remembering stories? Just write!

Posted on February 14, 2010 by moonbridgebooks

At church today, Pastor Sue told one of her wonderful stories about her grandparents’ farm in West Virginia. Sue is a great storyteller, so I could just see the big, plodding white horse, “Old Dick,” standing patiently while being harnessed … Continue reading →

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Should you write about your kids?

Posted on September 27, 2009 by moonbridgebooks

Julie Myerson, British mom and writer, was lambasted for writing about her drug addicted teen in her recent book The Lost Child: A Mother’s Story. Her son called his mother “obscene” for “exploiting and exaggerating” his troubles even though he … Continue reading →

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Tips for writing your story

Posted on August 28, 2009 by moonbridgebooks

Carol Newman is a writing coach specializing in life story writing. She is The Angel in Your Inkwell. If you’re ever around Mission, Kansas, sign up for one of her writing classes. For those not in Kansas, Carol’s website offers … Continue reading →

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