Advice for Memoirists on Writing About Sensitive Topics - podcast

Patricia L. Brooks — Tue, 16 May 2017 13:39:14 GMT

Current Revision posted to Choosing Your Topic by Patricia L. Brooks on 5/16/2017 1:39:14 PM

Memoir can be an intimidating genre for writers due to the very personal nature of the content. Memoir author, writers group founder, and publishing consultant Patricia L. Brooks offers a workshop aptly named "Write the Memoir You Are Afraid to Write." Brooks strongly encourages aspiring memoirists to "write your truth," despite the risk of getting negative feedback from family or friends. Brooks advises that if you know your heart is in the right place, you can't worry about what others think. By writing about and sharing her truths Brooks has been able to help many women. To build up your confidence in your writing, she recommends finding a critique group that you trust for support and encouragement.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Advice-for-Memoirists-on-Writing-About-Sensitive-Topics.mp3

Tags: Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, podcast

Advice for Memoirists on Writing About Sensitive Topics - podcast

Patricia L. Brooks — Mon, 15 May 2017 20:00:38 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Choosing Your Topic by Patricia L. Brooks on 5/15/2017 8:00:38 PM

Memoir can be an intimidating genre for writers due to the very personal nature of the content. Memoir author, writers group founder, and publishing consultant Patricia L. Brooks offers a workshop aptly named "Write the Memoir You Are Afraid to Write." Brooks strongly encourages aspiring memoirists to "write your truth," despite the risk of getting negative feedback from family or friends. Brook's advises that if you know your heart is in the right place, you can't worry about what others think. By writing about and sharing her truths Brooks has been able to help many women. To build up your confidence in your writing, she recommends finding a critique group that you trust for support and encouragement.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Advice-for-Memoirists-on-Writing-About-Sensitive-Topics.mp3

Tags: Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, podcast

Advice for Memoirists on Writing About Sensitive Topics - podcast

Patricia L. Brooks — Mon, 15 May 2017 14:27:01 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Choosing Your Topic by Patricia L. Brooks on 5/15/2017 2:27:01 PM

Memoir can be an intimidating genre for writers due to the very personal nature of the content. Memoir author, writers group founder, and publishing consultant Patricia L. Brooks offers a workshop aptly named "Write the Memoir You Are Afraid to Write." Brooks strongly encourages aspiring memoirists to "write your truth," despite the risk of getting negative feedback from family or friends. Brook's advises that if you know your heart is in the right place, you can't worry about what others think. By writing about and sharing her truths Brooks has been able to help many women. To build up your confidence in your writing, she recommends finding a critique group that you trust for support and encouragement.

www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../Advice-for-Memoirists-on-Writing-About-Sensitive-Topics.mp3

Tags: Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, video