Gwen Wilson: the reluctant retiree publishes her first memoir

Back in 2005, around the same time as the Australian Writers’ Centre was first opening its doors, Gwen Wilson, then 50, was making the first scribblings for what would become her debut memoir, I Belong to No One. “I can trace its beginning to 2005, and it evolved through numerous stops and starts,” recalls Gwen. […]…
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Forgiveness as Narrative Risk in Memoir

Author Paul Drugan discusses the challenges of following a chronological timeline when exploring forgiveness as narrative risk in memoir.

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Forgiveness as Narrative Risk in Memoir

Author Paul Drugan discusses the challenges of following a chronological timeline when exploring forgiveness as narrative risk in memoir.
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Forgiveness as Narrative Risk in Memoir

Author Paul Drugan discusses the challenges of following a chronological timeline when exploring forgiveness as narrative risk in memoir.

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Beauty, Pageantry, and the Hidden Narrative: Writing Against Assumptions in Memoir

Author Lesley Yvonne Hunter discusses the power of writing against assumptions in memoir by focusing on her own story.
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Beauty, Pageantry, and the Hidden Narrative: Writing Against Assumptions in Memoir

Author Lesley Yvonne Hunter discusses the power of writing against assumptions in memoir by focusing on her own story.

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Beauty, Pageantry, and the Hidden Narrative: Writing Against Assumptions in Memoir

Author Lesley Yvonne Hunter discusses the power of writing against assumptions in memoir by focusing on her own story.

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Don't Burn the Diary: It Might Help With Your Memoir

Author Laurie Collister implores writers to avoid burning their diaries, because they may help with their memoirs.

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Learn how to shape your life story with clarity and purpose — the ultimate guide to structuring an autobiography for meaningful impact. #AutobiographyGuide #WritingTips #StoryCraft #LifeStories #MemoirWriting #WriteYourStory

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Tacking: A Sailor's Guide to Writing Against the Wind

Author Jill Christman discusses a method of sailing to help guide writers through the difficult process of writing against the wind.

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