In these articles, we discuss the kinds of decisions you must make at the beginning of the process of creating a memoir. We explore questions like: What’s your goal in writing a memoir? Who is your intended audience? What kind of memoir do you want to create? What can you expect in the process of creating a memoir?
By clearly identifying the reason you want to write a memoir and the people you want to write it for, these articles will help you to build a solid foundation for the book you want to create. As you become clear on goals and audience you’ll want to look at the types of memoir you might write. You’ll decide whether a story collection, a chronological memoir, a memoir organized around a theme like overcoming obstacles, an account of a specific chapter in your life or a memoir designed to transmit ethical, religious or cultural values be best suited to your stories.
Finally, what are some of the things a beginning author needs to know about the process of creating a book? Learn how to organize yourself to successfully achieve your goals in creating a memoir.
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