The Curriculum Manual focuses on the memoir workshop structure. “Winging it” has a certain value at times, but structure always leads to faster learning. (more…)
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My Love Story with Memoir Writing: How I Started to Teach Memoir Workshops
I was asked to read from my autobiographical fiction to a group of foster grandparents. It was to prove how I started to teach memoir workshops. (more…)
Five Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Selling Strategies
What selling strategies are you using? A business cannot survive without sales. If your products and services are not selling, it is essential to ask why they are not and what you can do about it. You cannot make a turn around without the answers.
A Journey of Healing via Memoir Writing With Susan Yerburgh
Denis Ledoux: I had the pleasure of working with Susan Yerburgh for several years as she articulated her message in Shadows & Light: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment and used it to continue her own healing journey. Because of the significance of her writing and life experience, I am delighted she agreed to do […]
Working with a Ghostwriter – 3 Ways to Start the Process to Success
The relationship you have with your ghostwriter or co-author is ultimately a working relationship. You can make it a success by applying these three suggestions. (more…)
Whom Are You Writing For?
“Whom are you writing for?” is the question I always ask writers as we start to work together to generate a memoir. “I want my children and grandchildren to know me,” some writers answer, “and I want to place my life in a greater context.Other memoirists will say, “I’m hoping to have readers beyond my […]
How to Market Your Memoir Through KDP Select
Writing a memoir can be a pretty arduous task — dredging up old memories, mining complex emotions, and trying to frame your experiences in a way that will engage and provide value to readers. It’s no wonder that most authors, having finished their memoirs, feel like the hard part is over and they can finally […]
A Just-in-Time Memoir Writing Assessment
Your Memoir Writing Assessment Do you wonder how are you doing as a writer—and specifically as a memoir writer? Do you wish there were a memoir writing assessment available to you?
Memoir Ghostwriting – How Much Does It Cost?
Working with a memoir ghostwriter is a viable option if you choose not to write your memoir yourself. Depending on the length of your memoir, it may take months and even years to complete your book. Understandably, people want to know how much memoir ghostwriting will cost. Here are a few considerations for you to […]