Are you on the writing team that’s right for you?

ARE YOU ON THE WRITING TEAM THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU? I often talk with people who have started writing their story, but stopped when they became discouraged. Sometimes, your own negative beliefs and internal baggage discourage you . . . your own stinkin’ thinkin’. (That happens to all of us, by the way.) Sometimes, your …

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Remembering Uncle Al, the Grateful Kiddies’ Pal

REMEMBERING UNCLE AL, THE GRATEFUL KIDDIES’ PAL Remembering Uncle Al, the Grateful Kiddies’ Pal There are numerous benefits to the work I do. I help people connect with their families and themselves. I see my Storytellers grow. I get to hear amazing stories that light up their faces and their spirits. Working with my clients …

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What to Do When You Have Writer’s Block Flu

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE WRITER’S BLOCK FLU A Bout of Writer’s Block Flu I know. You haven’t heard from me in a while. Unlike so many people recently, I don’t have Strain A or Strain B of the Influenza. But I have been nursing (or ignoring) a bout of a new flu. You …

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The Power of the Pen

THE POWER OF THE PEN The Phone Calls She was given a gift certificate to save her story with me. But during our first phone call, I heard: “I’m too sick.” “I don’t have my photos anymore.” “I don’t have room in my apartment for you.” “I have nothing to say.” Sadly, the reasons to …

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3 REASONS TO PUT YOURSELF IN SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES

3 REASONS TO PUT YOURSELF IN SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES The Shoe Gene I’ve been wanting to write about this topic for quite a while. I think put yourself in someone else’s shoes is a great jumping off point to improve your memoir, but more importantly, it’s a way to live your legacy of love with …

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Beware of Jahr Null

BEWARE OF JAHR NULL The Man in the High Castle Have you watched the Man in the High Castle Amazon Prime TV series? My husband and I watched all three seasons this summer. If you haven’t seen it or heard of it (many of my friends have not), please indulge me for a minute while …

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We Should All Be a Little More Like Joan

WE SHOULD ALL BE A LITTLE MORE LIKE JOAN Over the summer, a dear friend passed away. She was a mother, grandmother, entrepreneur, and the world’s most inspirational volunteer. Her name was Joan Parcewski, and although she was old enough to be my mom, she became my friend. How We Met I met Joan when …

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What’s Missing from My Memoir? [VIDEO]

ASK ME ANYTHING: WHAT’S MISSING FROM MY MEMOIR? What’s Missing? She asked, “What’s missing from my memoir? Can you help me?” I was honored to take a look, but I was sad to tell her what I found. How about you? Do you know something’s missing from or wrong with your memoir, but you just …

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The Graduation Gift Dilemma

THE GRADUATION GIFT DILEMMA A few years ago just before my son graduated, I started thinking about a high school gift for him. I wanted something he could take to college to remind him of home. He’s a private kid, so it had to be discreet and unobtrusive. I immediately thought . . . photos. …

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An Indispensable Tool You Must Use While Writing Your Memoir

AN INDISPENSABLE TOOL YOU MUST USE WHILE WRITING YOUR MEMOIR Ever wonder which tools professional writers use to develop their memoirs? In this video, I share one tool that I cannot live without! It’s an indispensable but simple tool that you must use to keep your project organized. If you liked this video, you might …

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