The Developmental Edit: Shape Your Manuscript
Way back in June 2018, I wrote a blog article about developmental edits. I have just read it for the first time since I published it and...
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Trish Lockard
- Jun 28
- 5 min
Writer’s Block and How to Beat It
In the worlds of writing and editing, the term writer’s block rears its ugly head as often as the dreaded show, don’t tell. In the...
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Trish Lockard
- Jun 14
- 1 min
How to Teach Expressive Journaling
Guidance for teaching expressive journal writing
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Trish Lockard
- May 27
- 1 min
Journaling for Mental Health
Read my blog article Journaling: How to Use Writing to Support Your Mental Health at lifeattheintersection.com
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Trish Lockard
- May 16
- 6 min
Memoir Is Like a Novel, Not Autobiography
A memoir should be written like a novel, with a three-act structure, not like a chronological autobiography.
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Trish Lockard
- Mar 29
- 4 min
Three-act Structure for Memoir Ensures the Best Read
Memoir groups on social media debate regularly about how to structure a memoir. As a memoir writing coach, I take what I assume is a...
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Trish Lockard
- Feb 28
- 5 min
P.O.W.E.R.: My Formula for Writing about Tough Stuff
Writing a memoir can be emotionally exhausting. I have a formula for self-care while writing.
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Trish Lockard
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Memoir is a Journey Story
A proper memoir is the story of a personal journey of discovery and transcendence.
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Trish Lockard
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Writing About Trauma: What We’ve Learned Since 2020
Writing about trauma is more prevalent since the pandemic introduced us to terms like mass trauma and collective trauma
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Trish Lockard
- Jan 3
- 5 min
Memoir Theme vs. Memoir Plot
Memoir theme differs from memoir plot.
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