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How to Approach Relationship Concerns and Memory Gaps When Writing a Memoir
Leah McNaughton Lederman
Author and editor Leah McNaughton Lederman is writing a memoir that focuses on her perspective of growing up with a parent that suffers from combat PTSD. She understands some common concerns that challenge memoir writers including relationships and memory...
over 1 year ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Two Paths, Fiction and Memoir: Traveling the one that's right for you
Julie Ryan McGue and Barbara Linn Probst
When you have a story to tell that draws on your own experience, do you write it as a memoir or as fiction? The best memoirs read like fiction, and the best fiction feels as real and true as if it actually happened. In this webinar, two authors share...
over 3 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Education and Craft
Producer Craig Miller on the Writing Process for His 'Star Wars' Memoir
Craig Miller
Writer and producer Craig Miller decided to put together a memoir about his time working on Star Wars after being told for years by friends, family, and convention-goers that he certainly had enough stories to fill a book. This is how his new memoir...
over 5 years ago
Nonfiction
Reason for Writing
Bryan Cranston Records His Memoir A Life in Parts - video
Bryan Cranston
Go behind-the-scenes with award-winning actor & ‘Breaking Bad’ star Bryan Cranston at the recording of his A Life in Parts audiobook.
over 8 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Time Management
Write Your Memoir Program Group Coaching - Month 2
Jeanne Lyet Gassman
The second group coaching workshop provided the opportunity to discuss story direction, story structure, outlining progress, ask general questions, and get advice. This webinar followed the second instructional webinar, which covered: • How to define...
over 6 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
It's Not Just About You: How to Write an Engaging Memoir - recorded webinar
Georgia Lee
Join writer and teacher Georgia Lee in this two-part series on memoir writing and take the first steps toward sharing your story with the world. Part 1: Writing can be intimidating. Writing about your own life can be downright terrifying. So how do...
over 7 years ago
Nonfiction
Elements
Balancing Honesty with Respect for Privacy When Writing a Memoir - video
Georgia Lee
Aspiring memoirists often worry about their story causing controversy or hurt feelings, especially with family and friends. Author and writing teacher Georgia Lee advises new writers to consider the risk involved when telling your truth, but don't...
over 7 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
Balancing Honesty with Respect for Privacy When Writing a Memoir - podcast
Georgia Lee
Aspiring memoirists often worry about their story causing controversy or hurt feelings, especially with family and friends. Author and writing teacher Georgia Lee advises new writers to consider the risk involved when telling your truth, but don't...
over 7 years ago
Nonfiction
Platform and Credibility
A family secret revealed by a DNA test
Kyo Maclear
Author Kyo Maclear discusses the family secret revealed by a DNA test at the center of her memoir Unearthing , and the lessons learned in its aftermath. For more on this bestselling author, editor, and teacher, visit https://www.simonandschuster.com...
over 1 year ago
Nonfiction
Reason for Writing
Go Behind The Scenes At Busy Philipps's Book Cover Shoot
Busy Phillips
Beloved actress Busy Philipps takes us behind-the-scenes at the cover shoot for This Will Only Hurt a Little , her hilarious, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest memoir. For more on this author visit https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Busy-Philipps...
over 6 years ago
Nonfiction
Reason for Writing
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