Monday, August 29, 2022

August 31, 2022 is We Love Memoirs Day!

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Do you love memoirs? I’ve read several and enjoyed them. I’ve never contemplating writing my own though. Have you? Here’s some ideas for you.

The difference between memoir, autobiography, and biography
https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/choosing-your-topic/6397/the-differences-between-memoir-autobiography-and-biography---article

Master Class – How to start writing a memoir
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-start-writing-a-memoir

Key elements of a memoir
https://www.masterclass.com/articles/breaking-down-the-key-elements-of-a-memoir

Common traits of a successful memoir
https://www.writerswrite.co.za/5-common-traits-of-a-successful-memoir/

Before you write your memoir
https://www.shaylaraquel.com/blog/memoirs

How true and factual must your memoir be?
https://www.janefriedman.com/memoir/

How to write a memoir
https://selfpublishing.com/how-to-write-a-memoir/

How to write a great opening line for your memoir [includes examples]
http://www.nikkimoustaki.com/writing-memoir/how-to-write-a-great-opening-line-for-your-memoir

How to write a memoir that people care about
https://nybookeditors.com/2016/03/how-to-write-a-memoir-that-people-care-about/

Rules for using real names in memoirs
https://www.kristencorrects.com/3-important-rules-for-using-real-names-in-memoirs/

Great memoirs [I’ve read 2 of these.  How many have you read?]
https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/memoir/memoir-examples/

Are you writing a memoir?  Have you read any memoirs?  Tell us in the comments!


1 comment:

Unknown said...

i've never written a memoir but definitely an interesting project!