Journey of Memoir: The Three Stages of Memoir Writing

Journey of Memoir --The Three Stages of Memoir Writing is a workshop in a book. Guiding you from your reasons to write a memoir, to how to begin, you will discover the answers to the questions you have about memoir writing. There are lessons on how to write a great scene; information on the difference between freewriting and outlining, and why you need both. Timeline and turning point exercises help you get started and create structure, and you'll learn what the narrative arc is and how to create plot in memoir. Read Journey of Memoir to find out about legal issues in memoir writing, and how to find an agent and publisher. This unique workbook gives you the tools you need to begin, develop, and complete your memoir. "Memoir guru Linda Joy Myers packs a lot into this useful manual. This is more than a workbook full of exercises and prompts-it's a guide from a veteran who understands the complexity of the memoir journey. If you're writing a memoir, this workbook will become your new best friend." -Brooke Warner, author of What's Your Book? "This helpful workbook is crammed with practical advice, thought-provoking questions, resources, and space to jot down ideas. Linda Joy Myers has created a toolkit any writer can use to successfully write, refine, and publish a memoir. I only wish I'd had it when I was writing mine." -Eleanor Vincent, author of Swimming with Maya: A Mother's Story "Myers has written the definitive guide on how to transform your life journey into a powerful, well-structured, memorable story that will touch readers. For the beginner or the seasoned writer, Journey of Memoir is destined to become a classic." -Jordan E. Rosenfeld, author of Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time "It's about time someone wrote a real guide for memoirists of all levels. A must-read for anyone who has ever wanted to write their life story but didn't know where to begin. Concise, simple, and highly effective." -Oksana Marafioti, author of American Gypsy