We’ve all heard the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words – but have you ever written a thousand words to describe a
Old Photos and New Photos Tell a Compelling Story
Oral History – The easiest, most rewarding way to finish a life story
I hear it often after completing an an oral history interview: “Wow, this feels like therapy!” And it does for everyone involved. Talking about your
Take the gratitude visit challenge
If you are like us living in the northern hemisphere, the winter blahs can become almost unbearable this time of year. If you’re south of
Saying Sorry with Dumplings
A while back my Grandma Anderson’s Danish Dumplings brought my brother Val, his family, and mine together after too many years. We used to work
Quarks of Light: A Near-Death Experience
A highlight of my career thus far has been working with author Rob A. Gentile to help him write his near-death experience book, “Quarks of
Christmas Tree Traditions
There is no better time to celebrate traditions than during the holidays, and some of our favorites are Christmas tree traditions. These decorations and the
It’s Your Turn – Write your Own Christmas Story
During this season you are likely making new memories and revisiting Christmases past. You may be celebrating with tried and true traditions, or creating some
The Immutable Laws of Memoir
As an author and instructor on writing, I’ve learned there are a few immutable laws of memoir every story benefits from. I call them the
How Remembering Someone Who Passed Away Helps with Grief
I don’t think I quite understood how remembering someone who passed away helps with grief until last December when the freight train of grief steamrolled
How to write an autobiography
If you are wondering how to write an autobiography or how to write a memoir, then welcome! It is my passion and life’s work to