Tips and words
Welcome to my notebook of ideas, investigative insights, and craft guidance. Discover the new story series at gwynnehunt.org, explore vital lessons for memoir writers, and find inspiration to bring your own voice to life on the page.
Her own shadow: ordinary women living extraordinary lives
Over on my blog at gwynnehunt.org, I am sharing a new investigative narrative series titled Her Own Shadow, chronicling ordinary women who lived truly extraordinary lives. The opening feature, The Left Behind Babies, unearths poignant histories of resilience, quiet courage, and memory. Through careful research and heartfelt storytelling, these pieces show how deeply personal accounts illuminate our shared human history.
This week I am featuring Herspectives-a piece about Mary Billy.
Essential craft tips for memoir writers
Strong writing emerges from deliberate choices on every page. Try to avoid '-ly' adverbs, as they weaken your verbs and dull impact. Steer clear of tired clichés in favour of specific, original observations. Vary your sentence lengths to create natural rhythm, weaving together narrative momentum, vivid description, and authentic dialogue to let your personal truth shine. Show not tell.
Whether you are untangling family archives, finding your voice for spoken word performance, or beginning chapter one of your memoir, personalized guidance makes all the difference. Reach out directly at gwynne1@telus.net to book an individual writing session or to connect for dedicated mentoring, feedback, and creative inspiration .For $100 I can send you a personalized writing kit-to get you started. After a conversation, a few answered questions I will send you my best advice and the format you should be writing in.