When you begin your memoir, there are important aspects of the writing to keep in mind if you want your audience to find your book engaging. If it's boring, even your nearest and dearest won't bother to plod through it. So here are some mistakes to avoid: Writing your memoir as if it's a report, … [Read more...] about 5 Mistakes That Trip Up Budding Memoir Writers
Compelling Reasons to Write About Your Life or Your Family
Can’t think of reasons why you should you invest the time or effort to write about your life or your family? Here are just a few reasons to write down stories about your life or your family. To create a record To preserve memories To protect personal and family history from being lost To … [Read more...] about Compelling Reasons to Write About Your Life or Your Family
Memoirist Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D. Wears Many Hats: Part 1
For years, I have admired the work of Linda Joy Myers, prominent author, memoir writing instructor, and founder and president of the National Association of Memoir Writers. She now appears here to share her wisdom and experience with all of you who write and read memoir and family history. - … [Read more...] about Memoirist Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D. Wears Many Hats: Part 1
Memoirist Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D. Wears Many Hats: Part 2
In Part 2 of this post by Linda Joy Myers, prominent author, memoir writing instructor, and founder and president of the National Association of Memoir Writers, she continues to describe her wide ranging work in the field of memoir, both for herself and other memoir writers. - Lynette The … [Read more...] about Memoirist Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D. Wears Many Hats: Part 2
Hello Again, Memoir and Family History Writers
New posts have been few and far between around here lately, but there are some good reasons for that. First, I’ve been working with a talented copywriter to expand this website to function as more than a blog. With my webmaster, we’re revamping the entire site and making changes based on what … [Read more...] about Hello Again, Memoir and Family History Writers
What Kind of Personal Essays Do You Like?
Since I write personal essays and teach that subject to my writing students, I give a good deal of thought to that nonfiction genre. What is a personal essay? A narrative personal essay? A reflective (or contemplative) personal essay. And which type do publishers prefer today? If you write short … [Read more...] about What Kind of Personal Essays Do You Like?
5 Most Popular Memoir/Family History Writing Posts
In case you're flailing about in search of advice, direction, or even general information on writing about your life or your family, the articles linked below can help you. (Just click on the titles that appear in bold green font.) They were all originally published on this web site. In a short … [Read more...] about 5 Most Popular Memoir/Family History Writing Posts
Memoir, Life Story Writing, Family History Survey Results
I hope you all received your free Tip Sheet—the gift for filling out my survey of those who write memoir, stories from their lives, or family history. And I hope you found the advice contained in the tips useful enough to put into practice. Here’s Who Took The Survey The overwhelming number of … [Read more...] about Memoir, Life Story Writing, Family History Survey Results
The Survey’s Over
Thanks to all of you who participated in the quiz about your writing! Your answers will help make this site more responsive to you and writers like you. The results will be posted here soon. And I'll keep you updated on the changes I'll be making to the site. In the meantime, take yourself on a … [Read more...] about The Survey’s Over