Archive - Memoir Junkie Wannabe Author

Memoir writing and family roots

Writing a memoir isn’t just about looking inward—it’s also about discovering where we come from and how we fit into our family, culture, and community.

Dec 21 •

November 2024

Endless editing

I often grapple with whether a scene or chapter is done. I edit, edit, edit, and then I get exhausted.

Nov 16 •

October 2024

Helpful resources for new writers

Shout out to MJWA's newbies!

Oct 28 •

September 2024

Today’s newsletter is about taking my time—something I have not always been good at.

Sep 21 •

August 2024

July 2024

3 signs it was time for a break from writing my book

Taking a hiatus and learning to be okay about feeling "incomplete."

Jul 23 •

June 2024

May 2024

April 2024

Year 2 on Substack: Creating Sustainable Growth (part 1)

Here are the biggest lessons I learned.

Apr 25 •

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