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Writing Prompt: Based on a True Story

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Jun. 4th, 2021

Sometimes stories can come to us in a very fantastical form. One minute we’re sitting at our favorite indie dive bar, catching up with a friend, then all of a… Writing Prompt: Based on a True Story

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Author Spotlight: Lisa Kirk

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Nov. 5th, 2020

Name: Lisa Kirk Hometown: Phoenixville, PA Book Title: In and Out of Uniform Genre: Memoir Dorrance Publishing (DP): Describe your book in 10 words or less. Lisa Kirk (LK): Inspiring,… Author Spotlight: Lisa Kirk

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Writing For Your Audience: Memoir

By: dev-dorrance
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Mar. 5th, 2020

Memoirs are more than just stories about a period of time in a person’s life. They’re tales of perseverance, showing readers that you can overcome adversity with strength and will.… Writing For Your Audience: Memoir

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Genre Spotlight: Autobiography/Memoir

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Dec. 27th, 2018

Writing is an extremely personal experience. Whether you’re writing a fantasy book, a mystery novel, or a sci-fi odyssey, every form of writing involves putting pieces of yourself on display… Genre Spotlight: Autobiography/Memoir

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