Personal Writing

Guidance on writing for personal purposes including memoirs, diaries, speeches and correspondence. Articles help with CVs, complaint letters, query letters and family memory projects.

CVs and Resumes

Use the job description as your blueprint to write a resume that actually gets interviews.

Family Scrap Books

Turn your family scrapbook into something memorable by adding personal stories and captions to go with your photos.

How to Write a Business Letter

Brush up on the basics of writing professional business letters that maintain a formal yet friendly tone.

How to Write a Eulogy

Writing a eulogy means balancing honesty with respect, capturing someone's character without sounding over-the-top or false.

How to Write a Letter of Complaint

Write a complaint letter that actually gets results by sticking to facts, staying professional, and clearly stating what you want fixed.

How to Write a Query Letter

Your query letter is your first chance to hook a publisher, so here's how to write one that actually works.

How to Write a Speech

Write speeches that sound natural and engaging by matching the speaker's voice, keeping points sharp, and connecting emotionally with your audience.

Keeping a Diary

Diary writing helps writers overcome blank page anxiety and find inspiration through simple exercises like recording dreams and timed writing prompts.

Memorable Speech Writing

How to write a speech that people will actually remember and connect with.

Personal Touch

Find small ways to add your personality to your writing, from signature opening lines to a consistent tone that keeps readers coming back.

Writing Your Memoirs

Memoirs focus on specific themes from your life rather than covering everything, and they're based on your memories which may not be perfectly accurate.