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Writing a First Memoir Draft Was Daunting

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At age 54, I wrote the first 56,500 words of the first draft of my Showbiz Survival Memoir. It was cathartic getting the first draft up and out of me. Honestly, it was a bit grueling though, — emotionally and even physically — to relive some of the most painful times in my life.

At age 54, I wrote the first 56,500 words of my first memoir draft of my book, Showbiz Survival Memoir.

It was cathartic writing a first memoir draft and getting it out of me. Honestly, it was a bit grueling though, — emotionally and even physically — to relive some of the most painful times in my life. [Free Membership required to read more. See below. ]

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2 Responses to Writing a First Memoir Draft Was Daunting

  1. michelke monet December 6, 2018 at 5:25 PM #

    Thanks for featuring my story Denis.
    Love all the work you do!

    Michelle Monet
    http://www.michellemonet.com

    Michelle Monet Essays on Medium.com
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  2. Denis Ledoux December 6, 2018 at 6:05 PM #

    You’re so welcome. We were pleased to feature a post by you on The Memoir Network. It contributes to the memoir conversation. Keep writing!

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