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When we sit down to write about our lives, the task can feel daunting. Writing about an entire life can make us feel like the starting point is elusive. Do we begin with birth? Do we start before that with our parents, grandparents, or ancestors? Do we begin with our first memory? It can feel like there is no easy answer. Try these brainstorming techniques, and one of them might do the trick.
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Memoirs
When we sit down to write about our lives, the task can feel daunting. Writing about an entire life can make us feel like the starting point is elusive. Do we begin with birth? Do we start before that with our parents, grandparents, or ancestors? Do we begin with our first memory? It can feel like there is no easy answer. Try these brainstorming techniques, and one of them might do the trick.
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Your Story
People who have spent time writing, regardless if they wrote poetry, short stories, or personal essays, have found that the act of writing benefits the writer as much as it does the reader. Though we tend to view writing as a communication tool from reader to writer, one of its greatest benefits is supporting the writer’s wellbeing.
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People who have spent time writing, regardless if they wrote poetry, short stories, or personal essays, have found that the act of writing benefits the writer as much as it does the reader. Though we tend to view writing as a communication tool from reader to writer, one of its greatest benefits is supporting the writer’s wellbeing.
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First Draft
Oftentimes, writers are able to draft the first-version of a story without a problem. They collect the characters, the plot, and the setting on the page, but when they read that first draft, it sometimes feels dry and dull. The reality is that the first draft often falls flat. Once writers get the first draft done, the next step they take is incredibly important. If you take another look at the story, you can edit and revise that first draft into a masterful piece of writing.
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Oftentimes, writers are able to draft the first-version of a story without a problem. They collect the characters, the plot, and the setting on the page, but when they read that first draft, it sometimes feels dry and dull. The reality is that the first draft often falls flat. Once writers get the first draft done, the next step they take is incredibly important. If you take another look at the story, you can edit and revise that first draft into a masterful piece of writing.
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No matter what type of writing you do: memoir, short story, poetry, or novels, there are times when your creative energy wanes. Sometimes, you fall off track and lose the plot of your story. Sometimes, life gets the better of you, and there’s no time to write. And sometimes, your energy just runs out. When your tanks run low, taking a moment to reset your intentions can support your writing practice.
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No matter what type of writing you do: memoir, short story, poetry, or novels, there are times when your creative energy wanes. Sometimes, you fall off track and lose the plot of your story. Sometimes, life gets the better of you, and there’s no time to write. And sometimes, your energy just runs out. When your tanks run low, taking a moment to reset your intentions can support your writing practice.
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Regardless of which writing project you are working on, you are likely to run into challenges along the way. Inevitably, writers run out of energy, get distracted by other activities, and lose the momentum to keep their projects moving forward. Even professional writers report that sometimes keeping a project going can be quite a challenge. But, there are ways memoir writers can make progress.
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Memoir Writing
One of the most rewarding projects a person can take on is collecting their personal stories. The process of writing one’s memoir can bring about personal healing, can draw people together, and can preserve the past. Though the process seems straightforward enough, many writers face challenges, some of which can derail their plans to write a memoir. A little memoir writing advice can help put writers back on track.
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One of the most rewarding projects a person can take on is collecting their personal stories. The process of writing one’s memoir can bring about personal healing, can draw people together, and can preserve the past. Though the process seems straightforward enough, many writers face challenges, some of which can derail their plans to write a memoir. A little memoir writing advice can help put writers back on track.
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2020 was a rough year for a lot of us. Start processing your experiences and emotions by picking up the pen and writing.
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Writing About Yourself
Read about the benefits that come with writing about your life — whether in a publishable memoir or a collection of life stories you want to pass down to the your kids.
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Memoir writing isn't easy. Whether you've just started working on your memoir or have been hammering at the keyboard for years, these simple memoir writing tips could help you make progress in telling your life story.
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Do: Write the rough draft of all your stories first. You can edit later. Check out our blog for more memoir writing tips.
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Separation And Divorce
Becoming Duchess Goldblatt is a poignant yet clever take on the personal memoir. We don't know the author by name, but we know about her life. During the traumatic years of her separation and divorce, the author adopted the fictional persona of Duchess Goldblatt on Twitter. What began as a creative outlet became a source of connection with other people and a means for helping others. Watch our full review on YouTube!
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Struggling to get started with your memoir? Letters to the Future by P.M. Martin can help. The guidebook provides prompts and exercises to kickstart your memory. Order your copy—and start writing.
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Bill Of Rights
Writing about our lives requires bucketfuls of courage. Here are some reminders for the everyday memoirist.
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Teaching Writing
Embrace these three components, and your writing is sure to improve. Read our blog to learn more.
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Todays Reading
Writing your life story is more than just recounting the facts — what was *your* experience of everything that happened? How did those things affect you? What pains and joys did they cause? How have they shaped you into who you are today? Read more about writing memoir that catches your readers' attention.
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The best memoirs read like fiction. Read about one of our favorites (and how its author brings the reader into his experience) on our blog.
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So, you decided to write you memoir. You made the big leap and are ready to collect your personal stories with the hopes they’ll become deeply-cherished family treasures to be passed down for generations. Or perhaps your memoir will reach outside of your family’s intimate circle and affect people across the world, as so many published memoirs do these days. But how does a writer begin the process of collecting personal stories?
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So, you decided to write you memoir. You made the big leap and are ready to collect your personal stories with the hopes they’ll become deeply-cherished family treasures to be passed down for generations. Or perhaps your memoir will reach outside of your family’s intimate circle and affect people across the world, as so many published memoirs do these days. But how does a writer begin the process of collecting personal stories?
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The process of writing is a process of revelation, discovery, and healing. As we engage in reflective, memoir writing, we take part in an opportunity to improve as writers and as people. #Write
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The process of writing is a process of revelation, discovery, and healing. As we engage in reflective, memoir writing, we take part in an opportunity to improve as writers and as people. #Write
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