https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8286/how-to-approach-relationship-concerns-and-memory-gaps-when-writing-a-memoiren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8286/how-to-approach-relationship-concerns-and-memory-gaps-when-writing-a-memoirFri, 15 Sep 2023 20:00:23 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:35739df0-b6ae-4033-8897-44b58ac23064Leah McNaughton Ledermanhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8286/how-to-approach-relationship-concerns-and-memory-gaps-when-writing-a-memoir#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Elements by Leah McNaughton Lederman on 9/15/2023 8:00:23 PM<br /> <p><br />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. If you are concerned about severing relationships with the people you are writing about, she advises that you don&#39;t write with an ax to grind; instead, write with an open heart and be ready to admit your faults as well. Lederman also recommends having the subjects of your memoir read it before publishing. You might be surprised by their reactions and they might even be able to offer input. More often than not, people enjoy being a part of a story, she says. <br /><br />When facing memory gaps, Lederman recommends being honest in your writing. Admit that you are not completely sure how something took place or what exactly was said. This provides an opportunity to connect with readers that can relate to foggy memories, while also giving them the chance to fill the gaps with their own thoughts and feelings.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-74/HowtoApproachRelationshipConcernsandMemoryGapsWhenWritingaMemoir.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowtoApproachRelationshipConcernsandMemoryGapsWhenWritingaMemoir.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Self-Help, Subscriber, Biographies and Memoirs, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8286/how-to-approach-relationship-concerns-and-memory-gaps-when-writing-a-memoir/revision/2Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:52:23 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:35739df0-b6ae-4033-8897-44b58ac23064Leah McNaughton Ledermanhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8286/how-to-approach-relationship-concerns-and-memory-gaps-when-writing-a-memoir#commentsRevision 2 posted to Elements by Leah McNaughton Lederman on 9/15/2023 4:52:23 PM<br /> <p><br />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. If you are concerned about severing relationships with the people you are writing about, she advises that you don&#39;t write with an ax to grind; instead, write with an open heart and be ready to admit your faults as well. Lederman also recommends having the subjects of your memoir read it before publishing. You might be surprised by their reactions and they might even be able to offer input. More often than not, people enjoy being a part of a story, she says. <br /><br />When facing memory gaps, Lederman recommends being honest in your writing. Admit that you are not completely sure how something took place or what exactly was said. This provides an opportunity to connect with readers that can relate to foggy memories, while also giving them the chance to fill the gaps with their own thoughts and feelings.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Self-Help, Subscriber, Biographies and Memoirs, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8286/how-to-approach-relationship-concerns-and-memory-gaps-when-writing-a-memoir/revision/1Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:51:41 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:35739df0-b6ae-4033-8897-44b58ac23064Leah McNaughton Ledermanhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/8286/how-to-approach-relationship-concerns-and-memory-gaps-when-writing-a-memoir#commentsRevision 1 posted to Elements by Leah McNaughton Lederman on 9/15/2023 4:51:41 PM<br /> <p><br />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 include relationships and memory. If you are concerned about severing relationships with the people you are writing about, she advises that you don&#39;t write with an ax to grind; instead, write with an open heart and be ready to admit your faults as well. Lederman also recommends having the subjects of your memoir read it before publishing. You might be surprised by their reactions and they might even be able to offer input. More often than not, people enjoy being a part of a story, she says. <br /><br />When facing memory gaps, Lederman recommends being honest in your writing. Admit that you are not completely sure how something took place or what exactly was said. This provides an opportunity to connect with readers that can relate to foggy memories, while also giving them the chance to fill the gaps with their own thoughts and feelings.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Self-Help, Subscriber, Biographies and Memoirs, video</div>