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…
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…
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…