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Writing Tip of the Week – January 14th

Writing a memoir or a memoir-like story or blog can seem daunting. But remember,
you are the protagonist in your own memoir, the tour guide. You must find a narrative trajectory, a theme, for the story you want to tell and never relinquish control.

You don’t have to rummage around in your past — or your family’s past — to find episodes that you think are “important” enough to be worthy of including in your memoir. Look for small self-contained incidents that are still vivid in your memory. If you still remember them it’s because they contain a universal truth that your readers will recognize from their own life.

(Paraphrased from how to write a Memoir by William Zinser)

Enjoy!

Jasmyne

Jasmyne Consulting - 30 year’s experience - Creative Book Writing Coach/Editor for Memoirs and Novels, helping clients overcome writer’s block to successfully complete and publish their work. She helps writers at all levels including ESL clients. Freelance writing for resumes, proposals business and query letters, blogs, brochures, websites.

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