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Category: Writing prompts

coaching/teaching, Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

Writing prompt: the back cover

What to do when you’ve collected lots of stories but lack a clear focus? Continue reading Writing prompt: the back cover

Sarah Coomber - writerDecember 15, 2022Leave a comment
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Memoir, Minnesota, The Same Moon, Writing, Writing prompts

Is your book club a ‘hub’?

Gathering with book clubs in my hometown, I love uncovering our many connections — the people and interests we hold dear as well as the books we read. Continue reading Is your book club a ‘hub’?

Sarah Coomber - writerNovember 22, 2022November 28, 2022Leave a comment
Honest food, Memoir, Minnesota, The Same Moon, Writing, Writing prompts

Back in the book club saddle!

When we put our words out in the world, they sometimes come back to us in new and surprising ways. Continue reading Back in the book club saddle!

Sarah Coomber - writerMay 12, 2022May 12, 20224 Comments
Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

Writing advice, No. 4: Never hold back

Today’s writing advice: “Never hold back.” Continue reading Writing advice, No. 4: Never hold back

Sarah Coomber - writerApril 19, 2022Leave a comment
woman' writing
Memoir, The Same Moon, Things to let go, Writing, Writing prompts

Writing to let go

As I begin drafting a manuscript, I’m reminded that writing memoir is a full-body experience — uncomfortable but healing. Continue reading Writing to let go

Sarah Coomber - writerMarch 21, 20226 Comments
Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

Writing advice, No. 3

Today’s writing advice: “Try morning pages.” Continue reading Writing advice, No. 3

Sarah Coomber - writerNovember 1, 2021November 1, 20214 Comments
Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

Writing advice, No. 2

Today’s writing advice: “Let the words flow.” Continue reading Writing advice, No. 2

Sarah Coomber - writerOctober 13, 20219 Comments
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Memoir, Writing, Writing prompts

The best piece of writing advice

People often wonder how to start a writing project. I have one piece of advice, and every day I take it to heart, I make progress … Continue reading The best piece of writing advice

Sarah Coomber - writerSeptember 30, 20213 Comments
Quotes, Writing prompts

Today’s writing prompt

Responding to a quote can make for a rich writing experience. Here’s one to try today. Continue reading Today’s writing prompt

Sarah Coomber - writerSeptember 9, 2021Leave a comment
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

Sarah Coomber - writerJuly 18, 2021December 6, 20213 Comments

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