Posts Tagged ‘memoir’
How to NOT Overshare in Your Memoir
Memoir is one of the most popular types of nonfiction because of how intimate and empathetic they can be. But oversharing in a memoir can influence both flow and the ability of the reader to emotionally respond. In this video, I outline how to avoid it. Watch/Subscribe [Transcript summary] Writing a memoir is tricky business.…
Read MoreThe Problem of Memory in Memoir Writing
Over the past few months, I’ve been writing a religious nonfiction book centered around recovering from trauma. A huge part of the beginning of the book is telling my story so readers can understand where I’m coming from. So, although it’s not a memoir, per se, it’s quite memoir-esque, and I quickly discovered a problem.…
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