The Memoir Workbook: A Step-by Step Guide to Help You Brainstorm, Organize, and Write Your Unique Story (The Writer's Toolbox Series)

ISBN: 0986134791

Author: Lakin, C. S.

Condition: Used

Stories are powerful, and humans have been telling stories since the dawn of time.Do you feel driven to share what youve gone through and the insights youve learned in life? Do you long to tell your story but dont know where to start?The Memoir Workbook will show you, step by step, all you need to know to tell a powerful and well-written memoir.With pen in hand, youll mine your memories and begin to put them in a coherent order inside the pages of the workbook. Passages from memoirs and writing prompts will help you get your creative juices flowing.Whether you want to publish your story or write it for yourself, this unique workbook will help you learn the most effective ways to convey your life experiences onto the page.Inside, youll learn these essential aspects to memoir writing: How to identify your unique story as well as the things that make your story universal The many ways memoir can be structured, with examples to help you decide how to lay out your story How to determine a beginning and an ending point Ways to bring your story to life with sensory detail What voice is and why its important to write from the mature self How to craft distilled dialogue that is engaging and sounds natural How to protect yourself and others when you write your memoir What theme is and why you need one How to pick an appropriate title for your memoirWriting a memoir is a journey of the heart. The Memoir Workbook is a light that guides you along the path, from start to finish.