A short, introductory guide to outline which most important steps to take—before you invest too much time and energy—to write the best memoir you are capable of! Denis is THE expert on memoir writing. With years of experience behind him, for himself, and training others, he has the experience and is more than willing to share. […]
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Why Use Precise Speech?
Many memoir writers are under the impression that you need to have an extensive vocabulary to write. An extensive vocabulary can only help you–if by “extensive” you mean many precise words, not just big ones.
How Writing to Ease Pain—Even of a Son’s Murder
Even before I found out my son had been murdered, I began writing about what I was experiencing as we waited for word of what had happened.
How to Write a Successful Memoir: Digging for Treasure
Today’s successful memoir writer is Jean Crichton. Jean attended the very first national workshop that I organized in 2000. From that time, we developed a strong working relationship via coaching and editing. She was one of those writers who was an absolute pleasure to work with. To read other interviews For the most recent interview with […]
The Spirit of Villarosa: A Father’s Extraordinary Adventures / A Son’s Challenge
Libby Atwater is a memoir writer and long supporter of The Memoir Network. It is our pleasure to share her excellent work with you. By Horace Dade Ashton and Marc Ashton with Libby J. Atwater When Marc Ashton was kidnapped at gunpoint in Haiti, he fought to survive. Accosted by four armed thugs, Marc realized […]
How to Write a Successful Memoir: It Can Happen to Any Family
Today’s writer is Cindy Doucette whose book is It Can Happen to Any Family. On August 22, 2012, we printed a testimonial written by a young person who was in the correctional system and who wrote of the influence Cindy Doucette’s book had on her. Our last interview was with author Peggy Kennedy. If you haven’t read it, click here. Denis […]
How to Write a Successful Memoir: Approaching Neverland
Denis Ledoux: Can you tell our readers what your successful memoir is about and why you were impelled to write it? What was driving you to spend the time, energy and money to get this book out into the world? Peggy Kennedy: The name of my book is Approaching Neverland, A Memoir of Epic Tragedy […]
Which Voice Will Write Your Memoir?
Choose A Voice To Write From Choosing a voice is imperative. This may sound like a joke, but it’s not. In fact, it is a very serious question that will determine-or at least greatly influence-the tone and the theme of your narrative. “But, I’m writing my memoirs!” you might answer. Yes, of course. It’s you! […]
ASF-Thank-you
Thank you for your review of A Sugary Frosting / A Memoir of a Girlhood Spent in a Parsonage. Here are the different forms of the finished book to download. If you live in the US and would like a hardcopy, please email: [email protected] For Kindle (mobi): Click here. As a PDF: Click here. […]