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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....
Nov 16, 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...
Jul 20, 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
Mar 15, 2022


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
Nov 29, 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?
Sep 14, 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...
Jun 27, 2021


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...
Nov 18, 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 21, 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
Oct 15, 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
Sep 9, 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 27, 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
Aug 13, 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 29, 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 23, 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 16, 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...
Jul 9, 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.
Apr 3, 2020
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