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…