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Where the Story Begins: Writing Home into Your Memoir
In Class 1 of our Memory to Manuscript: Memoir writing series, we took it back to the beginning by laying the foundation of our writing...

Summer J Robinson
6 days ago2 min read
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The Land Holds Our Stories
The land holds so many stories. The trees have stood witness to generations of joys and sorrows. Our homes, our communities—these spaces...

Summer J Robinson
Apr 152 min read
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Uncovering Unseen Magic: Crafting Compelling Stories from Everyday Observations
In today’s fast-paced world, we’re often too caught up in the rush to notice the beauty in the everyday moments around us. Yet, these...

Summer J Robinson
Apr 64 min read
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Honoring Women Storytellers: Celebrating the Voices That Shape Our World
March is a month dedicated to honoring the contributions of women throughout history. While we know women, like Black people, deserve...

Summer J Robinson
Mar 264 min read
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Why Memoirs Offer More Freedom Than Autobiographies: Exploring the Power of Personal Storytelling
The key difference between a memoir and an autobiography lies in the scope of the stories they tell.

Summer J Robinson
Jan 282 min read
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Welcome to Inner Prose: Your 30-Day Book Marketing Tour for Authors
Book marketing can be daunting. Many writers find themselves stressed about the how and whens of book marketing before their book is even...

Summer J Robinson
Jan 232 min read
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Age Ain't Nothing But a Number: Overcoming Doubts About Writing Your Memoir
Often, when we hear the word memoir  or life story , our minds immediately turn to others—people we think have something important to...

Summer J Robinson
Jan 143 min read
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3 Thought-Provoking Questions to Ask Your Muse When Crafting Their Story
These voices, often overlooked, are reservoirs of history, wisdom, and insight, waiting to be shared before they fade into silence.

Summer J Robinson
Jan 84 min read
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Our 2024 Top Media Picks
Happy New Year storytellers and griots! We saw a lot of great content in 2024, some we made, some we consumed. But before we get excited...

Summer J Robinson
Jan 13 min read
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Share the Gift of Storytelling with a Loved One this Holiday Season
As we prepare to enter a new season, think about the people in your life whose story you would like to read one day.

Summer J Robinson
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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Center Yourself in Your Story
When it comes to writing your story, before thinking of the reader, think of yourself.

Summer J Robinson
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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I was the Production Sustainability Advisor on Netflix's The Piano Lesson
Malcolm Washington's directorial debut The Piano Lesson , a film adaptation of August Wilson's play of the same name, is now out in...

Summer J Robinson
Nov 18, 20249 min read
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4 Steps to Become a Stronger Writer
Writing is like dancing. Just as there are trained dancers, there are trained writers. Some writers learned to write in school, are...

Summer J Robinson
May 20, 20233 min read
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5 Reasons Why You Need to Write a Memoir
It's not a luxury, it's a necessity. Your Story Matters So many of us have this idea that memoirs are for celebrities or historical...

Summer J Robinson
Jan 4, 20234 min read
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The Making of Purple
Purple is inspired by the beautiful story of The Color Purple and is in conversation with the age-old conversation of how significant...

Summer J Robinson
Nov 22, 20224 min read
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