Tag: Memoir

Show, don’t tell. Hook the reader with the first line. Connect to the reader emotionally. You’ve all read these writerly exhortations along with the following: Avoid overuse of the passive voice. Don’t use too many adverbs. Put your damn commas in the proper place. ...

Life as a person of multiracial descent can have its pros and cons. While each person’s experience will always be uniquely their own, there are often commonalities present no matter what the demographics of a multiracial person may be. These are often sentiments of feeling divided, without a h...

John was diagnosed with Asperger’s (now included in Autism Spectrum Disorder) when he was in his forties. He says he always felt he was different. He wanted to be accepted on the playground but he didn’t quite know what to do or why he was shunned. Worse of all, he thought of himself not...

Therapy is a great tool to turn to when you are struggling. Although, I wish I would have found writing sooner instead of endlessly searching for the perfect therapist. There are many therapists that are part of my past. Each time I would be struggling with the pain of life, I would search for a ...