Shirley Hershey Showalter

Farmer's daughter, turned college professor, then college president, now foundation officer. Publications include The Washington Post, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Christian Century. Writing a memoir about growing up Mennonite in America, 1948-1966. Seeking others who read, write, and teach nonfiction/memoir. Goal: read and review 100 memoirs! Read More

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Starting Out

This blog structure is not yet published, finished, but my dear son has set up all the first steps for me. I picked the name 100memoirs because I took Heather Seller’s advice to heart in her book Chapter After Chapter. Sellers advises new writers to read 100 excellent examples of their genre before attempting to enter the ring with the best. So, I will write about memoir here, learn about blogging at the same time, and reach out to others who might benefit from all this reading and writing.

Posted: August 9th, 2008 under Personal Reflections.
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  • Susan Neufeldt
    Shirley--

    I just checked this out and am glad to find you. Incidentally, trying to locate your web page, I typed in your name and found you on Facebook, to my surprise. I was surprised because I just joined to read my daughter's page and that of another Unitarian. Cheers!

    Susan
  • Stuarts
    Congratulations, Shirley!

    Thanks, Anthony.

    Hello, Kate.

    Welcome, World.

    Stuart
  • Chelsea
    Congratulations on the new blog! I'm excited to hear about your memoir reading.
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