How To Write A Memoir

This book teaches readers how to plan and write memoirs. They will discover what makes an interesting life story, why details are important to creating an interesting story, and how to organize memories into a compelling narrative. A variety of activities provide hints and tips along the way to support the development of point of view, descriptive detail, logical organization, and the narrative as a whole.

Every person has a story to tell, but few beginners know how to uncover their story's narrative potential. And despite a growing interest among students and creative writers, few guides to the genre of memoirs and creative nonfiction highlight compelling storytelling strategies. Addressing this gap, the authors provide a guide to memoir writing that shows how an aspiring writer can use storytelling tools and tactics borrowed from fiction to weave personal experiences into the shape of a story.

If you have an interesting or colorful life story to tell, why not share it with the world in the form of a personal memoir? Unlike autobiographies that depict every single phase of one's life, a memoir primarily captures the essence of the most powerful moments you might want to memorialize for eternity. In this book, you're going to learn all the ins and outs of writing a memoir. Together we'll walk step-by-step through the stages of brainstorming, gathering memorabilia, selecting a writing style, so on and so forth. While you're reading this book, it's important to keep in mind that writing a memoir is not the same as writing a personal diary or sequence of events in a matter-of-fact way. Therefore, the writing techniques presented in this book are going to help you ensure that your personal memories are presented in a way that resonates with and appeals to the five senses of the readers, while exposing the various facets of the conflicting emotions you may have experienced - from inner strength to intense vulnerability - thus breathing life into the very foundation of your story. If learning more about this process sounds interesting to you, then grab this book now and let's get started!

What do you expect to find here? How am I supposed to sum up Life into 200 words? I can't, and I won't. Answers to Life are within these pages. Bumpy roads and stormy weather, with a pinch of sunshine and laughter. Add a dash of longing, and a good strong bitter twist of Governmental corruption. Include the Four Noble Truths, The Four Elements, and clues on how to understand Heaven. Okay, so I CAN sum it up in 200 words. I'm a writer, that's my job what I do. What do YOU do? What are YOU here for? Maybe you'll find out inside of these pages. Welcome to My World.

How to Write Your Memoir in 30 Days provides the framework for writers enthusiastic about telling their story, but wondering how to begin. Step-by-step techniques, culled from writers’ workshops taught by the author, are presented in a welcoming, non-intimidating style. The prospect of writing a book is not daunting when compartmentalized into thirty discrete assignments: Days 1 – 5 include exercises to identify major themes. Days 6 – 10 include exercises about plot. Days 11 – 15 include exercises about personalities. Days 16 – 20 include exercises about experiences. Days 21 – 25 include exercises that analyze responses to events. Days 26 – 30 include exercises that structure the story of the memoir. The book also includes information about publishers and literary agents, as well as information and resources about self-publishing. It also includes quick “clear communication” lessons about spelling and grammar. Perfect for today’s society, where we are all accustomed to celebrating each of life’s passages with a blog post and comfortable sharing our innermost feelings, How to Write a Memoir in 30 Days is a fun, easy guide to writing the next great memoir.

Have you got a story you're burning to tell - a true story from your life (that's not your WHOLE life story - memoir is a part of your life). The events you want to write about, did they last weeks, months, or several years? You decide. -Do you think it's a cracking good story? -Read this book to find out how to turn YOUR STORY into a memoir. -Chapters include planning, story-telling, place and time, character, description, voice, dialogue, publishing and marketing. This book explains how you can develop your writing skills and avoid some of the pitfalls that can be encountered. Comments so far: Works really well as a how to manual for someone thinking of taking up writing. Exercises and examples work well - and it's very practical and down to earth. ... a rich listing of resources, from agents to printing, cover design to marketing - all so helpful to new writers and so compendious.

"Everyone has great stories to tell. My mission in this book is to help you find a way to finally tell that great life story!"Preserving memoirs and life stories can be a real challenge, especially if you've never done it before. This step-by-step guide to writing family or personal history is designed to help you get those important stories down on paper! From how to begin ("assembling your toolbox") to creating your finished product, this book simplifies the process. And there are plenty of tips for help along the way. Best of all, it includes a wealth of tips, suggestions, examples, and sample questions to help you get un-stuck and see your project through to a successful finish!Author Karen Dustman has helped preserve fascinating life histories for over 20 years and loves teaching in-person Life Story writing classes. She's the author of over a dozen books, and is working on an e-course for Memoir writers. For more information about Karen, her books, free newsletter, articles and more, visit @WriteYourMemoir on Facebook and check out http: //www.Clairitage.com

New revised and updated edition of the bestselling book on writing memoir.