As writers our work always impacts us in some way. In this interview, memoir author Zoe Carter discusses the impact of writing a memoir about her mother’s death. Writing the book helped her to re-evaluate and come to terms with events from her past...

The final instructional webinar with Jeanne Lyet Gassman covered: • Why memoir should read like a novel • Key story elements including plot, scenes, characters, dialogue, and more • How to write a great beginning • Using techniques such as flashbacks...

The second instructional webinar covered: • How to define your story direction. • Finding your voice as the narrator. • Research tips and how to handle incomplete or unreliable memories. • Writing about sensitive or dark topics. • Outlining techniques...

While running her writing seminar business, author, editor, and speaker Sharon Norris Elliott has noticed that many Christian authors nowadays are interested in writing memoirs. She says she reminds these authors that many memoirs are successful because...

Author John Paul Godges explains how to write a family history memoir and why research is so important. He advises authors not to rely on memories or family tales, and use genealogical research, such as ship manifests, to confirm immigration details...

Author Elliot Tiber offers advice for how to write a memoir, including not editing too much in the beginning and just focusing on getting it all down initially. Elliot also shares his experience using dictation software as part of his writing efforts...

The opening paragraph and first few pages of ANY book are critical. This is the writer's chance to grab the reader's attention and keep the pages turning. When beginning a memoir in particular, capture the reader right away with some important story...

As writers our work always impacts us in some way. In this interview, memoir author Zoe Carter discusses the impact of writing a memoir about her mother’s death. Writing the book helped her to re-evaluate and come to terms with events from her past...

Author John Paul Godges explains how to write a family history memoir and why research is so important. He advises authors not to rely on memories or family tales, and use genealogical research, such as ship manifests, to confirm immigration details...