The Craft of Writing Memoir – FAQ

What advice do you have for someone who is starting a memoir? What’s the difference between memoir and autobiography? Is the craft of writing memoir different from writing fiction? How do I structure my memoir?

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The Art of Re-reading

When we set out to revise our work, we often enter the process with an agenda: Is it good enough? How can I make it better? Why can’t I get this section to work? We forget that deep reading is an essential part of rewriting.

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What If It’s Already There ?

Have you ever had the feeling that the story you’re writing is already there?

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Writing Memoir : Getting Started

Our lives are made of overlapping narratives – some invented, some inherited, some remembered. Memoir writing is a journey; the facts are just the beginning.

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On Writing Memoir : An Interview with Connie Josefs

Connie Josefs – writer, teacher, memoir coach – talks about writing memoir, coaching writers and the joys of writing after 50.

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