Is It Writer’s Block, or Just Procrastination?
I was almost in despair about a recent ghostwriting job. I adored the client, my research was solid, and the story was a compelling one....
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- Jul 20, 2022
Think Like a Reporter: Write Your Book, Right Now
I started my writing career at a daily newspaper. This was in the ancient past, when computers had only recently replaced typewriters. We...
- Mar 15, 2022
Ask Us Anything (Seriously, Anything)
Creating a family history might seem overwhelming, at least until you know where to start. But how do you figure that out? Let the experts i
- Nov 29, 2021
Contrarian Strategies for Your Memoir’s First Draft
Completing a book’s first draft requires a combination of inspiration and brute force. If your memoir or family history has gotten bogged do
- Sep 14, 2021
How to Restart Your Writing Project
It’s been on your mind—and your to-do list—for far too long. How can you restart a memoir or family history that’s been stalled?
- Jun 27, 2021
The Best Photos for Your Book: A Step-by-Step Guide
Planning a memoir or a family history starts with words: interviews, letters, a manuscript. But it’s the images that really bring it to...
- Nov 18, 2020
What is Ghostwriting, Anyway?
This week, Samantha explains how ghostwriting can be a terrific way to craft your memoir. An experienced ghostwriter herself, she’s here...
- Oct 21, 2020
Begin Your Memoir Today, No Writing Required
Sometimes your passion to begin a writing project—now!—collides with the reality of work, chores, caretaking. But there’s hope: While we’re
- Oct 15, 2020
To Share or Not to Share?
Different stories are meant to appeal to different readers—that’s why you keep heading (pre-pandemic, anyway) for certain sections of your l
- Sep 9, 2020
3 Myths About Editors
There are plenty of stereotypes about editors (no, we don’t wear green eyeshades or cackle while we dissect your prose with a red pen). Sepa
- Aug 27, 2020
Beloved Stuff, Reborn!
We at RLM are big advocates for making memories—creatively! Susan in particular is a master when it comes to finding fresh uses for sentimen
- Aug 13, 2020
3 Myths About Writing a Memoir
In all our years working on life histories at RLM, we’ve heard every one of these classic misconceptions—again and again. But we’re here to
- Jul 29, 2020
Making Your Family Tree Bloom
We at RLM love family trees and encourage our clients to consider using them, especially in family histories. They offer an easy-to-read vis
- Jul 23, 2020
Behind the Scenes: RLM's Top 5 Tips for Perfecting Your At-Home Workspace
Some of us love it, some of us hate it—but it seems like working from home will be the norm for a while. This week, we gathered our top tips
- Jul 16, 2020
Collect and Connect in Bite-Size Steps
Two of our favorite apps do all the work when it comes to connecting with loved ones. Check out these digital tools designed to share
- Jul 9, 2020
The Memoirs You’ve Already Written
The souvenirs of everyday life, the records of special occasions, the stories everyone can recite by heart—congrats, you have everything...
- Apr 3, 2020
Remarkable Lives: The Organizer of Chaos
We’re starting a new blog series featuring people with unexpected side hustles, pet projects, and cool obsessions.
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