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3 Causes of “Writer’s Block”
Many writers suffer from writer’s block, yet few understand its possible causes. Memoir writing certainly has its difficulties which can create it, and not just writer’s block! There are a number of reasons that contribute to difficulty in writing. 1. In memoir writing, “writer’s block” can be the result of dealing with uncomfortable material. Perhaps you […]
The Lifewriter’s Memory Binder – PDF
85 + pages, exercises, instructions & forms This is the workbook I’d turn to whenever I felt stuck. It’s chock full of stimulating exercises. Jerry Gonyo, memoir writer
Is Your Memoir Silenced by the Fear of Insignificance?
Fear of insignificance may be a BIG writer’s block From my own memoir-writing experience and from witnessing the creation experience of memoir writers I have coached, I have found it useful to work with a subcategory of fear as a writing block. Many of us have been silenced by the FEAR OF INSIGNIFICANCE.
Not Telling the Truth in a Memoir Can Stop Your Writing
Many writers suffer from writer’s block, yet few understand its possible causes…
Don’t Talk Your Stories Away
When a writer talks too much and too revealingly about a work-in-progress–especially at the early stage before the writing has taken shape–the energy to get the story written is often scattered. Sometimes what passes for a writer’s block is…
Basic Writing Books
Turning Memoirs Into Memories This memoir writing guide by Denis Ledoux will lead you through a step-by-step process that will enable you to record your personal and family stories. When I first came across Turning Memories into Memoirs, I had never attempted to write anything. Your instructions were so detailed and user-friendly that I became […]
Better Memoir Writing Video Classes
A free video writing course derived from Better Memoir Writing Video Master Classes We have many dozens of videos on YouTube to help you write better memoir. Now we have organized a free video writing course based on these programs. We have many dozens of videos on YouTube to help you write better memoir. […]
Down to Basics: Vignettes, Scenes, and Dialogs
Basic units of memoir writing: Vignettes, scenes, and dialogues are at the core of any memoir. Here are some ideas for writing them more quickly and elegantly.