Writing memoirs tips

Looking for memoir writing advice? Check out these do's and don'ts for struggling memoir writers.

‘Memoir’ as a writing genre tends to attract a lot of hobbyists. Because the term is so widely misunderstood (and self-publishing a life story is a popular past-time among retired or older folks), I’ve seen (more than one) memoir writing organisation run by individuals who have never written a book for professional publication. And this means they’re teaching the literary genre – and the category of memoir – completely incorrectly! Read the full article for what literary memoir means...

Knowing how to start writing a memoir that will hook readers will help you find a dedicated audience. Here are ten secrets of great memoir writing.

Not sure what questions or life lessons you want to write on? Begin with these 63 memoir writing prompts that will give you inspiring writing ideas.

Do you want to write a memoir? Check out these 5 tips for writing a memoir.

Writing a memoir based on your own experience requires a good overarching story, but in order to make an impression on the reader from page one, it’s important to craft an especially strong opening. When you write a memoir, begin with a dramatic hook that makes the reader want more. If you can hold the reader’s attention from the top, they’ll stick with you through the whole book.

So many writers don’t know the genre in which they’re writing. So if your book is a memoir - a true story based on your own experience - here's what you need to consider to get published. #autobiographicalwriting #writinginspiration #publishing

How to find your writing voice is not discovered in ten top tips or easy exercises. It's about confronting the fear of knowing yourself fully.

Write your memoir manuscript draft in months rather than years with bestselling memoirist Louisa Deasey's signature memoir writing method.

Starting your memoir is actually very simple. You just need these 5 things.