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By Marion Roach Smith
THE MEMOIR PROJECT is the name of my new book. Accompanied by the subtitle, A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life, the book’s title reflects it contents – a little irreverent, while being very how-to about writing what you know. When it was time to give a title to the book, those words seemed to sum it up best. Read on.
By Marion Roach Smith
THREE SHORT WOMEN with three tall tales equals three extraordinary memoirs. And now, they’ve taken their show on the road. Come with me as I introduce you to the act that is one of the very best educations you can get in writing what you know. Read on.
By Marion Roach Smith
A RECENT STUDENT said simply, “I write to understand myself.” And I loved that. The world would be a better place if we all understood ourselves just the eensiest bit more, don’t you agree? Does it mean that all the people who are writing about themselves should publish? Of course not. In fact, this particular student has no aspirations toward publishing. And good for him. His aspirations delight me, as does his increasing awareness of the life he leads. How about you? Have you got something you’d like to examine about yourself? I bet you do, and that all you need is a little inspiration. Here’s some.
WE PROMISED that we wouldn’t peep a word about our big sister Margaret’s new memoir until the official pub date. But now (hoorah!) that day is here. We’ve all read the book, and we’re giving all of our reviews with twist. Check out the book here, and keep reading to find out our takes. [click to continue…]
By Marion Roach Smith
CHEAP NOTEBOOKS ENJOY the singular fame of being one of only two things you need to be a memoirist. The other, of course is a pen. You can add index cards to the list, but if you go out into your daily rounds carrying little more than a pen and a notebook you can write memoir. And you know what? You don’t have to believe me. This time, I’m bringing in a reliable witness. Meet her here.
WE’RE ALL A-BUZZ with excitement for our big sister (and founder) Margaret Roach‘s new memoir about dropping out of the corporate fast lane for life in the country. The sisters at TSP have all read the book, and we would LOVE to tell you all the fantastic details. But for now (or at least until the official publication on February 23rd), our lips are sealed. Learn more about the book here. Congratulations, Margaret!
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IN THE GALLERIES: Photos by ALLISON MICHAEL ORENSTEIN.
First time here? Here's the idea: TSP is a network of blogs about the many facets of the word sister, and the concept of sisterhood. A sisterhood of sister blogs, you could say. Whatever sister means to you, from identical twin to sister-in-law (or in-friendship or in-feminism), we’ll make room to listen in about it or express it on TSP. Like the slogan up top says, “Don’t you have something to say to your sister?” We've got galleries of art and literature by and about sisters, and a Sisterpedia of sisterly trivia...but now we're getting ahead of ourselves. The quick study: Learn more about TSP, and how to find your way around. And oh—a giant, sisterly welcome.
As the suffix of its name suggests, TSP's Sisterpedia
is the reference section, one we’re hoping you’ll help us grow to maturity by adding your knowledge in the comments. Turn us on to new facts and figures, whether for the branch of our ‘library’ called Sistory (history from a sister point of view, from the Muses of ancient Greece to 60s Girl Groups and beyond) or the one called Sibling Science (what makes sisters tick, genetically and behaviorally). Or just click around and have a good read. See you there. 
No surprise, really, that sisterhood, often life’s longest relationship and always one of its most important, has been the Muse for so much creative self-expression by women, and also by men.
TSP’s Galleries were created to show off that outpouring of art and craft, poetry and prose. Come see a show or two—no ticket required, no lines to get in—and suggest others whose work we ought to showcase.
