Writing a memoir outline

You can listen to me read this essay here (35 minutes) . How to shift overwhelm, procrastination, resistance and perfectionism Like me, I suspect you’ve been seduced by one or more facets of this gem called creative resistance (AKA artists/writer’s block)​: perfectionism, procrastination, resistance and overwhelm. And, like me, I suspect you’ve been trapped in […]

So many writers don’t know the genre in which they’re writing. So if your book is a memoir - a true story based on your own experience - here's what you need to consider to get published. #autobiographicalwriting #writinginspiration #publishing

‘Memoir’ as a writing genre tends to attract a lot of hobbyists. Because the term is so widely misunderstood (and self-publishing a life story is a popular past-time among retired or older folks), I’ve seen (more than one) memoir writing organisation run by individuals who have never written a book for professional publication. And this means they’re teaching the literary genre – and the category of memoir – completely incorrectly! Read the full article for what literary memoir means...

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.

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

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An overview of the seven basic story plots you can use for memoir, with examples of bestselling books which use each plot as examples.

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A memoir is about more than just telling your life story. In this post, you'll learn the 10 steps to write a memoir that grips your audience.