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When I teach memoir writing, my main focus is always about what truth means for the writer’s story. Writing Tip for Today: Let’s discuss ways to write a truthful yet engaging memoir. Read and Write If you’re writing a memoir, you must know the difference between autobiography and memoir. An autobiography is similar to memoir, […]
Writing a memoir continues to be the genre of choice for many writers. Writing Tip for Today: If you’re writing a memoir, here are some tips: What’s Not Memoir A memoir in written form is a lot of things, but also NOT some things. When writing a memoir, first be aware that a family history, […]
Writers who set out to tackle memoir often get trapped in their own life’s story. One way to succeed at memoir writing is to remember: A memoir really isn’t about you. Writing Tip for Today: Here are some ways to approach memoir writing: Not About You Did you gasp at the phrase, “it’s not about […]
I got horrible news today from a family friend. Apparently, her teenage son was cycling and was somehow hit by a passing car. He didn’t survive. I’m praying and ready to help the family, but also in shock today. Writing Tip for Today: For writers, trauma is life-altering. But processing trauma can also give our […]