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 that pop up at every…
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 the immediacy of our experiences.…
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 – the tone and the…
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 experiences. Memoir writing offers a…
Writing about oneself can feel daunting, especially if we believe our lives lack the drama or excitement to engage readers. What is there to tell, we wonder, when life seems relatively uneventful? However, the absence of dramatic peaks and valleys…
We “move the page” to “pace the memoir,” drawing readers in and guiding them through memories both vivid and faint. The rhythm and flow of our narrative are crucial to letting readers into our personal journey. This rhythm becomes more…
Our memoirs have the potential to move, inspire, or even offer readers a life-changing experience. However, not every memoir achieves this impact; some can feel like a dull slog for readers. But what exactly makes a memoir a dull read?…
Capturing Raw Material on Our Pages When we write our memoir, we diligently gather quotes, personal observations, and emotional impressions that will eventually weave into a vivid tapestry of our life experiences. However, simply collecting memories is insufficient. To effectively…
The Power of Textured Pages in Setting To create textured pages within our memoir, the settings must do more than describe the physical space—they must evoke the emotional and sensory landscape of our experiences. Think about the role of texture…
1. Define the Write Motif A write motif is a recurring element—an image, idea, or symbol—that underscores the themes of our work. It can serve as a thread tying our narrative together. To establish our write motif, lets begin by…