by Peter Gibb | Feb 4, 2018 | Memoir Art
photo credit: Pixabay.com I just finished reading Pamela Jane’s engrossing memoir, An Incredible Talent for Existing: A Writer’s Story. This memoir found its way into my heart because it combined so many of the (heretofor) unconscious qualities I seek in...
by Peter Gibb | Jan 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Farewell’s are a time for sadness. And a time to savor sweet memories. I will miss his big smile. I will miss his big heart, his hope and his optimism. I will miss his eloquence, in words and deeds. I will miss the inspiration I felt from him. I will miss the...
by Peter Gibb | Nov 26, 2016 | General, Uncategorized
This Thanksgiving, I’d like particularly to express my gratitude to the 12 intrepid souls who spent the last 10 weeks with me in my Memoir & Mindfulness class in Ashland, OR. Their writing was brave and hopeful and true. They experimented with new styles...
by Peter Gibb | Nov 18, 2016 | General
What do Memoir, Mindfulness, and ‘Merican elections have in common? At first glance, nothing. Well, they do all start with “M.” That ought to count for something. But not much.There must be more to it than that. I’ll begin with ‘Merican...
by Peter Gibb | Oct 9, 2016 | Memoir: Spirit
Memoir writing is a marathon, not a sprint. Most aspiring memoirists I’ve worked with struggle with keeping their motivation up; writing consistently; overcoming rejection; dealing with their own internal critic; fitting writing in to a busy life with multiple...
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