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 #110: Melissa Febos

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 Prompt-O-Matic: #69

3 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.
The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire #109: Samantha Mann

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 Prompt-O-Matic: #68

4 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.
Real Estate

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

By “I’m hearing the words, ‘Don’t give up the apartment.’ ”It was my first of what would eventually add up to ten yearly appointments with Sophie, a psychic who was popular among media types—a ritual I’d later refer to as my “annual checkup.”We were seated in the run-down, rent-controlled sixth-floor walk-up Sophie herself had held on to for twenty-odd years at the corner of Mott and Prince Streets. In the fall of 1993 that neighborhood was still considered Little Italy.
The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire #107: Nina B. Lichtenstein

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.