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classes, Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

Take-along writing prompt

Sometimes (always?) the most challenging part of writing is getting started. That’s why I created this Memoir Moment writing tool that will guide you into writing a tiny piece of your story. Continue reading Take-along writing prompt

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerJuly 18, 2021December 6, 20213 Comments
classes, Corona days, Joy, Minnesota, Writing, Writing prompts, Yoga

Getting back on the horse (pose)

Yesterday, I got back on the horse of my old life … pre-pandemic, pre-move-from-Washington life: I taught Holy Yoga, live and in-person. Continue reading Getting back on the horse (pose)

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerJune 3, 2021September 26, 2021Leave a comment
classes, Corona days, Images, Memoir, Minnesota, Writing

One year ago yesterday

We so often experience something for the last time without realizing it. I’m thankful for this set of #MondayMemories. Continue reading One year ago yesterday

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerMarch 22, 2021October 29, 2021Leave a comment
tooth
classes, Memoir, Minnesota, Writing

Haiku, memoir and the Easter bunny

I’m finding that haiku is a surprisingly helpful tool for getting memories on the page. Here’s one about a tooth … and the Easter bunny.
#MondayMemories Continue reading Haiku, memoir and the Easter bunny

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerMarch 15, 2021March 15, 2021Leave a comment
classes, Writing

Those Best-Laid Plans …

I live in the Land of Best-Laid Plans — as in the ones that go astray. The latest iteration is how my plan to teach memoir writing classes online is evolving … Continue reading Those Best-Laid Plans …

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerFebruary 27, 2021February 26, 20212 Comments
classes, Memoir

Start 2021 with a storytelling class

Ready to share a story in 2021 but not sure how to begin? Join me for Memoir Moment class! Continue reading Start 2021 with a storytelling class

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerDecember 29, 2020Leave a comment
classes, Corona days, Memoir, Writing

Your story matters — let’s write it

This strange year has brought something into focus: my deep passion for helping others (including you?) tell their stories. Continue reading Your story matters — let’s write it

Unknown's avatarSarah Coomber - writerDecember 3, 2020September 1, 2021Leave a comment

Weekly blog

A cartoon sandwich -- two slices of bread frame a pair of blue eyes with eyelashes and stylized ingredients. Below the sandwich is the phrase Sandwich Season.
Exploring the burdens and blessings of life in the sandwich generation—juggling the needs of my parents and son with special needs—and encouraging others in similar seasons. (Join me on Substack.)

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Retired newsletter

Looking for Loon Landing / Same Loon? Here’s the archive of posts, including:

  • writing tips & prompts
  • Japan
  • food
  • faith
  • Minnesota
  • family
  • news about The Same Moon, my Japan memoir (Camphor Press, 2020)

Retired blog

  • I’m in Sandwich Season now March 23, 2025
  • Halloween in Japan: 2024 October 31, 2024
  • Same Moon apparel is 50% off today November 14, 2023

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