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Memoir writing

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Agents, #publishers and editors all want a first chapter that inspires them to keep reading. So how do you #write a first chapter that's compelling and exciting? Read the post for what you need to include to make the beginning of a personal #story a page-turner. #memoir #publishing #writingadvice

Agents, #publishers and editors all want a first chapter that inspires them to keep reading. So how do you #write a first chapter that's compelling and exciting? Read the post for what you need to include to make the beginning of a personal #story a page-turner. #memoir #publishing #writingadvice

How to Write a Memoir: 14 Steps for a Binge-able Life Story

Writing a memoir is about more than just telling your life story. It's about writing it in a way that encompasses you in a creative way readers love.

How to Write a Memoir Outline: 7 Essential Steps

A memoir outline is a crucial first step in writing your memoir. Learn how to write a memoir outline that saves you time and improves your story.

How to write a nonfiction book (free chapter outlining templates!) - Creativindie

When I wrote my huge guide to book writing (Book Craft) I cut out all the nonfiction tips and strategies last minute; I’d already explored a bunch of material in my writing courses but wasn’t quite ready to share the nonfiction resources. Mainly, because, while I’m proud of the detailed 24 chapter novel outlining templates, […]

May 14, 2021 - How to outline your memoir using a simple 3 step process. Make sure you write a memoir outline before you start drafting the manuscript!

May 14, 2021 - How to outline your memoir using a simple 3 step process. Make sure you write a memoir outline before you start drafting the manuscript!

Introduction to character interviews… – The writer in me…Her imaginative ramblings..

You may ask… what is a character interview? Well it’s almost like a job interview. The job being the story they will be a part of. You need to know your characters inside and out. Their histo…

Creative Writer Worksheet – Writing Memoirs (PDF) This week’s worksheet is for the memoirists among us – those writers whose lives are their masterpiece. Or is that every one of us, after all? “How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live” – Henry David Thoreau. Related

Creative Writer Worksheet – Writing Memoirs (PDF) This week’s worksheet is for the memoirists among us – those writers whose lives are their masterpiece. Or is that every one of us, after all? “How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live” – Henry David Thoreau.

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If you're looking for some inspiration - read this round-up of memoir essays which led to fantastic book deals with top publishers. You'll get some great ideas for how you might approaching pitching your true story! #memoir #publishing #nonfiction #bookdeal #querytip #authoradvice #writingcommunity

If you're looking for some inspiration - read this round-up of memoir essays which led to fantastic book deals with top publishers. You'll get some great ideas for how you might approaching pitching your true story! #memoir #publishing #nonfiction #bookdeal #querytip #authoradvice #writingcommunity

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Here are three resources to help you seek the truth in your stories: ✔️ Lee Gutkind, You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: The Complete Guide to Writing Creative Nonfiction ✔️ Mary Karr, The Art of Memoir ✔️ Lauren Slater, Lying: A Metaphorical Memoir
Learn the 5 fundamentals to outline your memoir in this online course from twice-published memoirist Louisa Deasey.
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