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 Choose Your Memoir Structure
KNOWING HOW TO CHOOSE your memoir structure is essential to your book's success. Period. Full stop. And this is why I am devoting several weeks here on the blog to explaining this to you. … [Read more...] about How to Choose Your Memoir Structure
How to Choose The Right Story to Tell
How to choose the right story to tell? It's a great question, and one that plagues every memoirist. But it's the essential question, because if I could pinpoint the one common problem of all memoir … [Read more...] about How to Choose The Right Story to Tell
How to Write and Publish A Book: Next Up in the Writing Lessons Series
LEARNING HOW TO WRITE AND PUBLISH A BOOK includes understanding both what to do and, of course, what not to do. And while I have given many lists to you on the topic of what to do, I frequently forget … [Read more...] about How to Write and Publish A Book: Next Up in the Writing Lessons Series