Page Captive: How to Write the Memoir We’d Like to Read
In writing the memoir, we are bound to the essence of our lived lives. We grapple with the urgent sense that this story holds profound meaning, not just for ourselves as writers, but also for…
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How to Think About Our Page Problems
We’ve all been there. We sit down to write our memoir, excited to finally write our story on paper. But then…writer’s block hits. Here on page-craft, we call this ‘page problems’ – those pesky obstacles…
The Flow of Us: Keeping Readers Engaged with Run-On Pages
Imagine our ‘run-on pages’ as a direct reflection of our minds—the raw rush of emotions, the unbroken stream of thought captured on paper. We aim for a seamless flow, inviting readers to immerse themselves in…
Organic Page: Storytelling in Memoir
Writing the Organic Page In a great memoir, an organic page reads like a rich tapestry, weaving together raw emotion with a clear story. If we are careful with our choices in shaping the narrative…
Wide Page: Narrowing the Scope of Memory in Memoir
Our wide page reflects our freedom and responsibility in deciding which moments to highlight. How we narrow the scope of memory will allow us to craft a memoir honoring the intimacy of the reader’s lived…