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What Makes a Memoir Compelling

February 5, 2026 by Dana Goldstein

THE FIRST STEPS IN THE JOURNEY As I sat down to write this, I had one person in mind: Eleanor (not her real name). Eleanor was a student in one of the memoir classes I teach. On the first day, when I asked all the participants to tell us their names and why they’ve signed […]

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✍️ 50 Memoir Writing Prompts

February 3, 2026 by Dana Goldstein

🌱 Childhood & Early Identity 💔 Relationships & Family 🔥 Turning Points & Life Changes 🌍 Place & Sensory Memory 🧠 Identity, Reflection & Meaning

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