Sari Botton

Kingston

Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance

Founder and Writer at Adventures In "Journalism" by Sari Botton

Author and Writer at Memoir Land by Sari Botton

Author and writer at Oldster Magazine

In @poetswritersinc 5 Over 50 for memoir. Goodbye to All That/Never Can Say Goodbye; @oldstermag; @memoirland; https://t.co/wG3IxMhmB1

Articles

The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire #107: Nina B. Lichtenstein

1 week ago | memoirland.substack.com | Sari Botton

Since 2010, invariouspublications, I’ve interviewed authors—mostly memoirists—about aspects of writing and publishing. Initially I did this for my own edification, as someone who was struggling to find the courage and support to write and publish my memoir. I’m still curious about other authors’ experiences, and I know many of you are, too. So, inspired by the popularity of The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire, I’ve launched The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire.
The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire #106: Margaret Mandell

2 weeks ago | memoirland.substack.com | Sari Botton

Since 2010, invariouspublications, I’ve interviewed authors—mostly memoirists—about aspects of writing and publishing. Initially I did this for my own edification, as someone who was struggling to find the courage and support to write and publish my memoir. I’m still curious about other authors’ experiences, and I know many of you are, too. So, inspired by the popularity of The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire, I’ve launched The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire.
The Prompt-O-Matic: #67

2 weeks ago | memoirland.substack.com | Sari Botton

Readers,During my eight years as the editorial director of a wonderful storytelling non-profit called TMI Project, I often had to come up with writing prompts for workshops I led.
This is 65: Keith Roysdon Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

2 weeks ago | oldster.substack.com | Sari Botton

From the time I was 10, I’ve been obsessed with what it means to grow older. I’m curious about what it means to others, of all ages, and so I invite them to take “The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire.” (The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire is exclusive to Oldster Magazine. ©Sari Botton)Here, crime writer and retired journalist Keith Roysdon responds.
The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire #105: Cindy Eastman

2 weeks ago | memoirland.substack.com | Sari Botton

Since 2010, invariouspublications, I’ve interviewed authors—mostly memoirists—about aspects of writing and publishing. Initially I did this for my own edification, as someone who was struggling to find the courage and support to write and publish my memoir. I’m still curious about other authors’ experiences, and I know many of you are, too. So, inspired by the popularity of The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire, I’ve launched The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire.
The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire #104: Tom McAllister

3 weeks ago | memoirland.substack.com | Sari Botton

Since 2010, invariouspublications, I’ve interviewed authors—mostly memoirists—about aspects of writing and publishing. Initially I did this for my own edification, as someone who was struggling to find the courage and support to write and publish my memoir. I’m still curious about other authors’ experiences, and I know many of you are, too. So, inspired by the popularity of The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire, I’ve launched The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire.
Breaking the Bank

3 weeks ago | adventuresinjournalism.substack.com | Sari Botton

I’m not sure why I paid $150 to a popular psychic if I wasn’t going to follow the most simple, sound advice she offered. It was 1993, I was 28, and she delivered two pearls of wisdom I ultimately ignored. “Don’t give up the apartment.” See: Goodbye to All That. “Don’t steal from your own pocket.” In other words, be careful with your money; save it. I didn’t have much money to worry about being careful with in the early 90s.
A Skin Care Chat with Veteran Beauty Editor Val Monroe

3 weeks ago | valeriemonroe.substack.com | Val Monroe |Sari Botton

How Not to F*ck Up Your Facephilosophical and practical advice for anyone who's ever looked into a mirror philosophical and practical advice for anyone who's ever looked into a mirror
The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire #103: Joyce Wadler

3 weeks ago | memoirland.substack.com | Sari Botton

Since 2010, invariouspublications, I’ve interviewed authors—mostly memoirists—about aspects of writing and publishing. Initially I did this for my own edification, as someone who was struggling to find the courage and support to write and publish my memoir. I’m still curious about other authors’ experiences, and I know many of you are, too. So, inspired by the popularity of The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire, I’ve launched The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire.
The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire #102: Natasha Williams

4 weeks ago | memoirland.substack.com | Sari Botton

Since 2010, invariouspublications, I’ve interviewed authors—mostly memoirists—about aspects of writing and publishing. Initially I did this for my own edification, as someone who was struggling to find the courage and support to write and publish my memoir. I’m still curious about other authors’ experiences, and I know many of you are, too. So, inspired by the popularity of The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire, I’ve launched The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire.