Anne Hill 10/28/25 Anne Hill 10/28/25

When Memories Feel Fuzzy: How to Write Through the Gaps

If you’ve ever sat down to write about your life and thought, I can’t remember enough to do this, you’re not alone.

Most of us assume memoir writing requires perfect recall: dates, dialogue, the color of the wallpaper in 1973. But memory doesn’t work that way.

And that’s okay. In fact, that’s perfect. Because a memoir isn’t about remembering everything, it’s about remembering what matters.

Anne Hill 10/21/25 Anne Hill 10/21/25

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Anne Hill 10/14/25 Anne Hill 10/14/25

How I Preserve Your Voice in Every Word I Write

There’s a rhythm hidden in the way each person speaks. A kind of music that only they create. My job is to find it and ensure it remains consistent throughout every word that follows. Here’s how I do it.

Anne Hill 10/7/25 Anne Hill 10/7/25

On Writing Through the Pain (Even When It Sucks)

Writing about your life can be cathartic… but it can also be incredibly painful at times. Here’s how to write to and through the pain so you come out the other side in one piece.

Anne Hill 9/30/25 Anne Hill 9/30/25

What’s a memoir map? And how can it help you organize your stories?

Have you been collecting memories, notes, voice memos, maybe even a tattered box of keepsakes… and now you’re wondering, what am I supposed to do with all this?

Good news: you don’t have to figure it all out at once.

You need a map. A memoir map. Here’s my 5-step process for putting it together.

Anne Hill 9/23/25 Anne Hill 9/23/25

How to Capture a Memory Before It Slips Away

Memories fade fast, but they don’t have to disappear. I’ll show you some simple, creative ways to capture your stories before they slip away, from voice memos to memory boxes.

Anne Hill 9/16/25 Anne Hill 9/16/25

What counts as a memoir? More than you think.

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You don’t need to be a writer to share your life.

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Your words will outlive you, and that’s a beautiful thing.

We’ve been sharing stories for as long as we’ve existed. First around a fire, then around a table, and on and on, through the generations.

And who are the keepers of these stories? Women.

Women have always been the vessels of wisdom, carrying it through centuries. That wisdom is part of our shared heritage, and when we reach this stage of life, it’s what we deeply desire to pass down to others.

Anne Hill 8/18/25 Anne Hill 8/18/25

What’s it Like to Work with a Memoir Ghostwriter?

Curious what it’s like to work with a memoir ghostwriter? Learn how the process feels, what to expect, and how your story stays fully your own, voice, heart, and all.