AS A MEMOIR COACH and online memoir teacher, I spend a lot of my time speaking to people about what they read. As a result, it seems to me that the question of what to read to learn to write memoir is … [Read more...] about What to Read To Learn to Write Memoir
Writing Memoir vs. Writing “My Memoirs.” Which is it and Why?
WRITING MEMOIR IS NOT the same as writing "my memoirs," at least not if you are working with this memoir coach and writing teacher or, apparently, if you are being taught by Albert Flynn DeSilver. … [Read more...] about Writing Memoir vs. Writing “My Memoirs.” Which is it and Why?
Writing Lessons: How to Write a Memoir That Reads Like a Novel
IT'S A QUESTION I GET ALL THE TIME: How to write a memoir that reads like a novel? How to make it a page-turner and give it a fiction-like feel in its fine plot? All good questions, and … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: How to Write a Memoir That Reads Like a Novel
How to Beat Writer’s Block? That’s Simple. With Structure
HOW TO BEAT WRITER'S BLOCK? Knowing how is a skill you need when you are stuck writing a book, essay, op-ed, blog post or personal essay. No matter how you refer to it -- writer's block, writers' … [Read more...] about How to Beat Writer’s Block? That’s Simple. With Structure
The Fine Art of Building A Memoir Structure
BUILDING A MEMOIR STRUCTURE is an art and a science, as well as a whole lot of work. But to many, doing so seems to be a task that is avoided, worked-around, ignored and put off as long as possible. … [Read more...] about The Fine Art of Building A Memoir Structure
How To Structure a Memoir That Works
STRUCTURE A MEMOIR, write a memoir, sell a memoir. Sound like a good mantra for the new year? If so, let’s heighten it. Structure your memoir. Write your memoir. Sell your memoir. Sound even better? … [Read more...] about How To Structure a Memoir That Works