by Hillegonda Gutierrez | Feb 1, 2024 | Reflection, Writing
I recently read an article by William Damon, Ph.D., a Stanford professor, who wrote a book about the history of his father who he had never known. This book was: A Round of Golf with My Father: The New Psychology of Exploring Your Past to Make Peace with Your...
by Hillegonda Gutierrez | Dec 10, 2023 | Magazine, Reflection, Writing
The phrase “easy memoir writing” is contradictory. After all, there’s nothing easy about delving deep within yourself to find your greatest passions, feats, and fears. And it’s even harder to find the words to put those things on paper. Right? Well, actually, that’s...
by Hillegonda Gutierrez | Oct 27, 2023 | Magazine, Writing
As we get older, many of us start to think about the kind of legacy we want to leave behind. We hope to leave something of value to our loved ones, peers, or community, so we will be remembered fondly. For you, this may mean you’re thinking of writing an...
by Hillegonda Gutierrez | Sep 5, 2023 | Magazine, Writing
As you continue to ponder the idea of recording a written account of your life, you may find yourself fretting over the “how”. How will I find the time? How will I learn the skills? How will I get the magazine printed, so I can finally hold my very own copy?...
by Hillegonda Gutierrez | Aug 1, 2023 | Reflection, Writing
No matter who you are, there will inevitably be moments in your life where you are asked to write about yourself. Whether this is in a job application, a college essay, or a personal project that is irrelevant—what’s important is that you know some techniques for...
