by SDMWA | Jul 20, 2026 | Experts on Memoir
You finished your manuscript. You’ve revised it until you can’t see another typo. You’re convinced it’s finally ready. Now what? This is where beta readers come in. What Is a Beta Reader? A beta reader is an unpaid test reader who reads your...
by SDMWA | Apr 30, 2019 | Experts on Memoir, Memoir Talk
Written by Madonna Treadway Studying the Research A few years ago, while doing research for my book 6 Healing Questions, A Gentle Path to Facing Childhood Loss of a Parent, I began studying the leading thinkers on grief and loss. I was hoping to find a clearly defined...
by Guest Writer | Oct 12, 2017 | Experts on Memoir, Memoir Talk
Anyone who writes memoir knows it’s a genre that asks a lot. If you’re doing it right, it asks that you expose yourself completely, that you revisit—if not relive—painful memories, and that you be fully transparent, inviting readers into the most intimate corners of...
by Guest Writer | Sep 14, 2017 | Experts on Memoir, Memoir Talk
Writing a memoir is a journey beyond words. It’s about making a connection with readers, but also about healing. It’s a restorative and soulful experience. By crafting a memoir, we learn how our experiences have shaped us, and we make a conscious choice to share this...
