"Hi Jennifer--great that you are creating some new buzz! It was great to meet you, and all of you authors who came to the celebration and I hope to someday meet all She Writes authors along the way.
I just started a book giveaway too on Goodreads,…"
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"Hi Everyone, What a delightful event it was indeed--though it occurred on one of the hottest days the East Bay could deliver! Great food, lovely audience, and what a rousing and inspiring speech by Brooke! We filled the space--which shows how…"
Linda Joy Myers liked Judith Newton's discussion How Can We Help Each Other?
Linda Joy Myers commented on the group 'SWP Authors!'
"Thank you, Brooke. It's too bad they aren't able to fulfill their promises, as I was going to recommend them to others, but not at this point. I know that you take publishing well and professionally very seriously, and it bothers you very…"
Linda Joy Myers liked Kamy Wicoff's blog post SWP at AWP: She Writers, We Have A Catalog!
Linda Joy Myers commented on the group 'SWP Authors!'
"I"m so happy for you Betsy! I remember the birthplace of this book, and all its developmental stages, kind of like a child. The book has grown up now, and is being furled out in all its glory! Congratulations on holding it your hands, in…"
Linda Joy Myers commented on the group 'SWP Authors!'
"Wow Judy! Your piece really struck a nerve to get such a huge response. I think it's because of your vulnerability and honesty, as well as the topic itself. And that you loved him no matter what. That is rare in this world. Good luck with all…"
Linda Joy Myers commented on the group 'SWP Authors!'
"Thanks for clarifying, Brooke. I misunderstood parts of it. Now we know! Onward to creating bookmarks and postcards!"
Linda Joy Myers commented on the group 'SWP Authors!'
"We can have both POD and print run books as well as ebooks. The only difference in the print run is that you have to order 500, and they are less costly per book. But having had lots of books piled up in my house for a long time over the years I…"
Linda Joy Myers posted a blog post
Second Chances--the New Edition of my Memoir Don't Call Me Mother
There are few second chances in life, but in the world of artistic creation, you can rebirth a book, revisioning it as artists do when they paint. That's what I have done with the new edition of Don't Call Me Mother—A Daughter's Journey from Abandonment to Forgiveness.My first step in the process of re-visioning,…See More
Julie Luek left a comment for Linda Joy Myers
"Linda, thanks for the friend request. I look forward to more of your posts! Julie"
Theo Pauline Nestor left a comment for Linda Joy Myers
"thanks, Linda. Feel free to email me at theonestor@yahoo.com.
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Linda Joy Myers liked Julie Luek's blog post [MAKING THE LEAP] Finding Your One Thing
Linda Joy Myers commented on the blog post 'A Brief History of the Memoir'
"Hi Theo Pauline, I love this summary of the history of early memoir, and yes, it's true that in the 1990s--I got my MFA in 1993, the genre of memoir was barely acknowledged. I wrote the early version of my own memoir Don't Call Me Mother,…"
Linda Joy Myers liked Theo Pauline Nestor's blog post A Brief History of the Memoir
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- Who I am:
- Linda Joy Myers, President of the National Association of Memoir Writers, & Co-President of the Women’s National Book Association, SF, is the author of The Power of Memoir—How to Write Your Healing Story, the prize-winning memoir Don’t Call Me Mother, and a workbook The Journey of Memoir: The Three Stages of Memoir Writing. She co-teaches the program Write your Memoir in Six Months with Brooke Warner. Her next book is Truth or Lie: A Memoirist's Dilemma. She coaches writers, and offers teleseminars and workshops nationally. http://www.namw.org Visit my blog on how to write a successful memoir: http://memoriesandmemoirs.com
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- @memoirguru
http://www.namw.org
http://www.memoriesandmemoirs.com
@namw
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Becoming Whole: Writing Your Healing Story
Don't Call Me Mother: A Daughter's Journey from Abandonment to Forgivenss
The Power of Memoir--How to Write Your Healing Story
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Amazon, Goodreads and Sheflari
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I support memoir and nonfiction writers at The National Association of Memoir Writers,as founder and president, offering free teleseminars, audios, and connection with experts worldwide. My services to writers include manuscript evaluation, editing, and coaching. Brooke Warner and I are offering an ongoing coaching program Write your Memoir in Six Months.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- California Writer's Club; Women's National Book Association; a women's group called The Bellas
- My professional associations:
- Women's National Book Association
The California Writer's Club
International Association of Conscious and Creative Writers
Teacher at the Center for Journal Therapy
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Brooke Warner
The Power of Memoir
The Power of Memoir is a groundbreaking book that presents an innovative step-by-step program using memoir writing on the journey of emotional and physical healing.
By drawing on the eight steps outlined in The Power of Memoir, you'll learn how to choose the significant milestones in your life and weave together your personal story. You'll discover how writing your truths and shaping your narrative propel you toward a life-changing transformation. The Power of Memoir offers the tools you need to heal the pain of the past and create a better present and a brighter future.
By drawing on the eight steps outlined in The Power of Memoir, you'll learn how to choose the significant milestones in your life and weave together your personal story. You'll discover how writing your truths and shaping your narrative propel you toward a life-changing transformation. The Power of Memoir offers the tools you need to heal the pain of the past and create a better present and a brighter future.
Linda Joy Myers's Blog
Second Chances--the New Edition of my Memoir Don't Call Me Mother
Posted on February 4, 2013 at 9:20am 0 Comments 1 Like
There are few second chances in life, but in the world of artistic creation, you can rebirth a book, revisioning it as artists do when they paint. That's what I have done with the new edition of Don't Call Me Mother—A Daughter's Journey from Abandonment to Forgiveness.
My…
Continue The Question Everyone is Asking: If You're a Memoirist, Are You Doomed to Be a Narcissist?
Posted on January 21, 2013 at 9:32am 4 Comments 3 Likes
Gosh, I'm sick of everyone accusing memoirists of being narcissists. For the last couple of weeks, there was another uproar of essays that mix up memoirists with journalists—AND narcissists--again. The topic comes forward every few months: there seems to be the opinion that somehow it is bad manners, bad writing, or narcissistic to spill personal details in memoir. But what's confusing to me is that most of the people being criticized, or doing the criticizing, were journalists. It…
Continue Memoir Writing is a Journey
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:08pm 0 Comments 1 Like
It is truly a journey to begin to write your life story. If you have started writing, you know how exciting, inspiring, and at times challenging it can be. As a workshop leader for many years, I have heard so many stories from writers about launching into their story--or wanting to…
Continue Writing a Memoir-- Don't Call Me Mother--A Daughter's Journey from Abandonment to Forgiveness
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 9:06am 2 Comments 1 Like
It was great this week to be welcomed by Brooke Warner as a SheWrites author! I'm so pleased to be part of this group and to have a professional team mentoring my book through its stages to publish my new edition of Don't Call Me Mother. Every book, and author, has a history…
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 2:54pm on January 24, 2013,
Julie Luek said… Linda, thanks for the friend request. I look forward to more of your posts! Julie
- At 8:53am on January 24, 2013,
Theo Pauline Nestor said… thanks, Linda. Feel free to email me at theonestor@yahoo.com.
- At 9:39pm on July 29, 2011,
Jennifer Lauck said… Hi and thanks...boy I hope I get some more specific info about that call!
- At 3:07pm on July 28, 2011, Jennifer Lauck said…
Thank you so much and it was great to have you on the call today!!!
Jennifer
- At 10:35am on August 23, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Linda, Adding my voice to the welcome, from a fellow WNBA member. (I've also done some speaking with CA Writer's Club groups.)
Hope you enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Novelist Group and Publishing Industry News
Author of the national bestseller The Wednesday Sisters and the forthcoming The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011
- At 9:00am on August 21, 2010,
Kate Hanselman said… - Welcome to She Writes Linda! So glad to have you here.
Check out Getting Started, an easy-to-use guide to, well, getting started.
Don’t forget to head over to the She Writes Blog and let us know what you think!
If you have any questions or feedback as you explore and use the site, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best,
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
Community Manager, She Writes
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Jennifer Lauck left a comment for catherine harnett"Hi and let me be one of the first to welcome you to Shewrites. This is a terrific site, tons of resources and innovative info. As my own bonus, you have access to my teaching site and free teachings on memoir. Just click here…"
Meg Waite Clayton left a comment for catherine harnett"Catherine, Just waving hello. If you’re looking for places to connect here, we’d love to have you join us in the Novelists (Struggling or Not) group.
Hope you enjoy it here, and best of luck with your writing.
Warmly, Meg Waite Clayton…"
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