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About first person productions

My blog "True Stories Well Told" is a place for people who read and write about real life. I’ve been leading life writing groups since 2004. I teach, coach memoir writers 1:1, and help people publish and share their life stories.

Boxes and Bags

Posted on January 29, 2025 by first person productions

By Janet Manders I was a shy and quiet person throughout my youth. My personality often kept me in the background. And unnoticed. I enjoyed a small circle of gal pals, but I was never the one to lead that … Continue reading →

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Bible Study

Posted on January 22, 2025 by first person productions

By Sarah White Jim turned to me as we watched a TV news bit about an Episcopalian priest being charged or exonerated or I didn’t catch what, by the Archbishop of Canterbury. “Was there a priest abuse crisis in the … Continue reading →

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Risk-Benefit Analysis

Posted on January 15, 2025 by first person productions

Today I offer Renee Lajcak’s essay, read by the author. Why? Because Renee writes sometimes to be read, and sometimes to read aloud, because she enjoys performing her pieces. “There’s a difference in how I write for spoken word,” says … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on January 8, 2025 by first person productions

By Faith Ellestad I was six when I realized I was the only one in my family not named after a cherished relative. All my siblings were namesakes- my sister was named after our grandma and great-grandma.  My older brother … Continue reading →

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Stories Welcome Here!

Posted on January 1, 2025 by first person productions

There was a time when I thought of myself as an artist, not yet a writer… it was during that time that I painted this watercolor, which I gave to my boyfriend circa 1975. A couple of years ago he … Continue reading →

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Being a Family Historian

Posted on December 25, 2024 by first person productions

By Margaret Ann Gethers Scott, Ph.D. Margaret is her family’s historian, and author of two books on family history. This post is the second of a two-part series; last week, Margaret memorialized her deceased brother. Bits and pieces of knowledge … Continue reading →

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My Brother Danny is Dead

Posted on December 18, 2024 by first person productions

By Margaret Ann Gethers Scott, Ph.D. Margaret is her family’s historian, and author of two books on family history. This post is the first of a two-part series; next week, Margaret will share her thoughts on being a family historian. … Continue reading →

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The Cow in the Room: An Author’s Place in the Publishing Industry

Posted on December 11, 2024 by first person productions

By Sarah White I originally wrote this piece in 2006. I’m dusting it off & publishing it now because I will soon announce big publishing news for yours truly. I am somewhat more sanguine about the book publishing industry today, … Continue reading →

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Amelia Bedelia Moments

Posted on December 4, 2024 by first person productions

By Janet Manders Growing up, one of my favorite children’s books was “Amelia Bedelia”. I always smiled broadly at Amelia’s misunderstanding of language. Her silly behaviors that were a result of her literal interpretation of directions often had me laughing … Continue reading →

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Mom goes to the Boston Store

Posted on November 27, 2024 by first person productions

By Faith Ellestad Mom called. “Hello, Faith?” “Hi, Mom, it’s me. What’s up?” “Well, your brother called.  Carina is graduating from law school and I am invited to the party.” “Gee, that sounds like fun,” I suggested, knowing there was … Continue reading →

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