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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
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
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, 20212 Comments
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

Sarah Coomber - writerDecember 3, 2020September 1, 2021Leave a comment
Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon

We made it to 41!

Thank you to everyone who has written a review for The Same Moon — we’ve hit 41 reviews on Amazon and seven on Goodreads! Continue reading We made it to 41!

Sarah Coomber - writerOctober 12, 2020October 12, 2020Leave a comment
events, Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Meet me on Zoom?

I am doing a Zoom book event for The Same Moon TOMORROW (Wednesday, Oct. 7) at 2 p.m. (Pacific Time) as part of the “Power of the Pen” series … Continue reading Meet me on Zoom?

Sarah Coomber - writerOctober 6, 2020December 10, 2021Leave a comment
Japan, Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Influencers

As I pack books, I’ve been mulling a question that stumped me on my Lake & Prairie Book Tour last summer. I had just given a presentation and read from my memoir, The Same Moon, in front of a packed house — at least 90 percent friends and family — at my hometown bookstore, the Fargo Zandbroz. Having lived in Washington state for 18 years, … Continue reading Influencers

Sarah Coomber - writerJuly 30, 20202 Comments
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Memoir, The Same Moon, Writing

Write Your Story: Things

Writing in times of stress can be cathartic. This writing prompt suggests finding a story in something you can actually touch. Continue reading Write Your Story: Things

Sarah Coomber - writerJuly 1, 2020September 26, 20212 Comments

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