Allison Landa
@allisonlanda.bsky.social
Writer, mom, wife, dog lover. Beatles fan. Author of BEARDED LADY. Inveterate wanderer who somehow finds homes everywhere.
I never post here. Maybe I should change that.
August 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I never post here. Maybe I should change that.
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It was so much fun to not just work on this post but to highlight the work of so many fantastic writers, including Sue William Silverman, @allisonlanda.bsky.social @kellymcmasters.bsky.social, @jennberney.bsky.social, @eirencaffall.bsky.social, Laura Cathcart Robbins, and so many others.
The challenge of writing memoir is not just how much reflection to include, but in how—and when—you reflect. The more your early reflections hint at how everything is OK now or spell out lessons for the reader, the less mystery.
More at the link from @lisacooperellison.bsky.social.
More at the link from @lisacooperellison.bsky.social.
Don’t Ruin the Mystery: How to Reflect in Memoir Without Giving It All Away | Jane Friedman
What draws readers into your story is the mystery of how you achieved your transformation, so reflection must be handled carefully.
janefriedman.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It was so much fun to not just work on this post but to highlight the work of so many fantastic writers, including Sue William Silverman, @allisonlanda.bsky.social @kellymcmasters.bsky.social, @jennberney.bsky.social, @eirencaffall.bsky.social, Laura Cathcart Robbins, and so many others.
What a fun podcast! Thank you so much to Lisa for an excellent chat!
Still grinning from this firecracker of a convo with @allisonlanda.bsky.social 🎉💥
We talked weirdness, shame, bearded ladies, and the power of telling your real story.
So much wisdom. So much heart. So. Much. Gratitude.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4cHdc6K
#WritingCommunity #MemoirMagic #GratitudePost
We talked weirdness, shame, bearded ladies, and the power of telling your real story.
So much wisdom. So much heart. So. Much. Gratitude.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4cHdc6K
#WritingCommunity #MemoirMagic #GratitudePost
April 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
What a fun podcast! Thank you so much to Lisa for an excellent chat!
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Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.
February 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.
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To have voted for this must bring some kind of internal shame.
December 1, 2024 at 7:42 AM
To have voted for this must bring some kind of internal shame.
Reposted by Allison Landa
LIFE HACK: Answer your phone "Hello you're on the air" and 99% of the time people will just hang up.
December 1, 2024 at 4:15 AM
LIFE HACK: Answer your phone "Hello you're on the air" and 99% of the time people will just hang up.
I'm Jewish and I like (at least some) Christmas music. What's your dirty secret?
November 25, 2024 at 10:49 PM
I'm Jewish and I like (at least some) Christmas music. What's your dirty secret?
Thoughts?
Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative
Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Thoughts?
Hello, BlueSky!
November 17, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Hello, BlueSky!