Jane is one of my favourite writers, particularly for her gift of observation – the most important skill of any memoirist.
For me, she is up there with the greats such as Marta Zsabo, Abigail Thomas and Deborah Levy*. As she says, “My inspiration comes from happenings and people”.
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Jane Bloom On Writing Three Memoirs
Why Everyone Should Write a Memoir
In May, 2024, I did a LinkedIn live with Jasmine Navarro, family and executive wellbeing expert.
Six Part Online Memoir Writing Course now available
Our six part online memoir writing course, Start Writing, Keep Writing, is now available. Watch this video to meet Marnie and find out what the course entails… Click here to read more and sign up, or drop Marnie a line with any questions.
The Joy of Writing a Memoir
In the quiet recesses of our minds, there often lingers an idea that refuses to fade away—a tale waiting to be told, a chapter of our lives yearning to be shared.
How long does it take to write a memoir?
The journey is like stepping into a time capsule, revisiting moments that have shaped who we are. One question is often asked: How long does it take to write a memoir? The answer, like the stories themselves, is as varied as the human experience.
Sandcastles
“When I’m writing the first draft, I’m constantly reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box, so that later I can build castles.”
Healthy Hippocampus For Memory Retrieval
Our hippocampus plays a crucial role when writing our memoirs.
Margate Bookie Literary Festival
On Saturday, October 21st, I attended the Margate Bookie literary festival to hear Deborah Levy talk about her latest novel August Blue
Dear Marnie
Wake Up Little Suzy Marnie – a trusted friend. I chose Marnie to help me with my first memoir back in 2017. My book had some very sensitive content. Marnie ensured I was kept ‘safe’ from any potential legal fall out. I felt confident that I was in the hands of selfless wisdom. She knows her subject intimately. Seven years…
When the Window Closes: What I learned caring for my mom while she was alive and dying I don’t know what to say except that Marnie is THE BEST! I found her in the acknowledgments a friend wrote in his memoir, and I messaged him to ask about her. He could not say enough good things, so I reached out to…
Marnie helped me dive deep and made sure my readers could understand where my character and the other characters were coming from. Most importantly, she helped me deliver the best memoir I could. For that I am very grateful and would suggest and recommend her to anyone who is looking to build something that they want and to have her…
