I'll be doing a more thorough Grammarly review in the near future, but after using the free version for a short time, I'm so excited about it that I just have to share. "I can't believe how many little things Grammarly caught that I had missed." There are several reasons you should start using Grammarly today. The most obvious reason is that ... Read More
June 19, 2016 2 Comments
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Did you see our articles on…?
Occasionally, MemoirHelper.com will contribute articles to the other websites. We don't you to miss out, so we will post excerpts and links to them here! On March 31st, 2016, we contributed this article to AmericasFootprints.com... Writing Letters to Share Later A friend of mine once told me that he had started writing letters to his ... Read More
March 26, 2016 Leave a Comment
10 Tips for Staying Motivated!
Staying motivated through any big project can be a challenge. Whether you are recording your life stories, your family history, or putting together a special photo project, there are a few things you can do to make sure you stay motivated. Here are 10 tips you may find helpful: Define exactly what it is the you are going to accomplish and when ... Read More
March 24, 2016 Leave a Comment
What is Autobiography?
Autobiography is a non-fiction writing genre. However, people asking the question "What is autobiography?" are often wanting to know the specific characteristics that make autobiography different from other non-fiction genres like memoir. So first take a look at the definitions. Autobiography (definition from Dictionary.com) - a history of a ... Read More
March 2, 2016 3 Comments
Why Do You Believe What You Believe?
The answer to the question "Why Do You Believe What You Believe?" is often left to the interpretation of those who know only what you believe. A few days ago, I had a conversation with a gentleman who didn't want to leave those interpretations to chance. He had some very strong opinions on topics that at a glance didn't align with other positions ... Read More
February 18, 2016 4 Comments
My Family History Book
I finally cracked open my family history book. Well, it's actually my grandmother's book that she passed down to my mom, but the history in it is all of ours. I remember seeing it often during my childhood, because it was a passion project for my grandmother, her siblings and their cousins. She would occasionally share something that I thought was ... Read More
February 13, 2016 1 Comment
Memoir Blog Can Be Private
A memoir blog or autobiography blog really is a great way to share your life stories as you go, rather than waiting until it's all done. Here are a few reasons why you might consider it. The discussion and feedback you get from each blog post can provide motivation to keep you going. Your readers don't have to digest the whole thing at ... Read More
February 12, 2016 Leave a Comment
My Childhood Home Project
For most of us, there is at least one home in our past that holds a special place in the heart and mind. For me, it’s my childhood home. My dad owned a residential construction company at the time and he designed and built the home where I lived from age 3 until I left for college. My parents stayed there for at least 20 years after I left, so I ... Read More
February 9, 2016 4 Comments
Photomyne Review – Digitize Those Photos!
Using the Photomyne Photo Scanner Plus App to Digitize Photos This is likely just Round 1 of my Photomyne review. I just couldn't wait for all of its promised features to be ready before trying it! If you are a regular here, you know that one of our favorite methods of digitizing photos is to take digital photos of print photos. The ... Read More
January 25, 2016 2 Comments
Cropping Photos for Your Project
Cropping photos allows you remove the outer portions of an image, which can have a tremendous impact. So let's explore why and how to crop photos. This image is the universal symbol for cropping. You will likely see it on any software or app that allows the editing of photos and if you haven't used it yet, you're going to love it! Today's ... Read More
