Margalo EdenJun 14, 20212 minWhy Having Led an Interesting Life Isn't a Good Reason to Write a MemoirMaybe you have friends who have been telling you for years, “Wow, you’ve led such an interesting life; you should write a memoir!” Well,...
Margalo EdenDec 20, 20202 minThe First Draft: Bane of the Perfectionist WriterIf you're like me, you like to do things right the first time. Even if you're the only one who will read the first draft of your book,...
Margalo EdenSep 15, 20203 minBy All Means, Create a SceneWe're taught that plays and novels are composed of a series of connected scenes, but what exactly is a scene, and how do we create one in...
Margalo EdenMar 14, 20203 minHow to Use Dialogue Effectively in MemoirWhether questions, rants, or declarations of love, snippets of dialogue can add both spice and depth to a reader's experience of your...