Life of a Writer
Laura GaddisMy monthly take on what I'm writing, reading, watching, and what new things I've tried. May include some writing tips for fun.
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Writing Memoir in Pieces
First of all, hello to all my new followers! I’ve accrued more readers since my last post, and that is exciting! Every time I get a notification that a new person subscribed, I smile. So, thank you! I hope what you find here is useful and f...
What Flaws Do Your Characters Have?
Let’s start with a thought experiment.
What are some of your personal, internal flaws? I’m not talking about little mistakes you made yesterday when cooking spaghetti and the water boiled over—I’m talking like you have major difficulties...
Craft Talk: Point of View
Choosing the point of view (POV) for your story affects the readers’ experience. It is a consideration from the moment you open your notebook, laptop, or voice notes to start that first sentence. Who is going to be telling this story?
To c...
Craft Talk: Dialogue
I was teaching a memoir class last evening and we talked about adding dialogue to our stories. The reaction I get from my memoir writing students and clients is often different than from those who write fiction.
I can do that? How do I...
One Year Anniversary of Mosaic!
Hello!
These past several months since I attended my last literary festival have been relatively quiet in terms of my debut memoir, Mosaic. I still talk about it, I still post things on my Instagram, and I still have a few things lined up...
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Writer, author, writing coach, educator. Debut memoir, Mosaic, with Unsolicited Press March 4, 2025
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