Book description
Learn to:
- Mine your past for great stories
- Choose the best structure to highlight your story
- Get your memoir published
- Market your finished memoir
Expert tips and strategies to help you craft your life story and get
it published!
Memoir writing is a growing phenomenon Â- and it's not just for
celebrities and politicians. Everyone has a story to tell, and
Memoir Writing For Dummies provides you with the tools you
need to share your life story with the world. With easy-to-follow,
step-by-step instructions Â- along with helpful tips and advice on how
to get published Â- Memoir Writing For Dummies shows you how to
put pen to paper and hone the craft of writing a truly compelling
memoir. You'll get advice on how to explore your memories, map out
your story, perfect your plot, and so much more. Packed with proven
tips and writing tricks of the trade, Memoir Writing For
Dummies gives you everything you need to ensure your life story is
never forgotten.
- Remember the past Â- put on your research cap and uncover your memories
- Get over writer's block Â- find out how to deal with
distractions and focus on the task
- Write your first draft Â- develop your structure, setting,
characters, and dialogue
- Edit your work Â- explore ways to push your story to the next
level and make revisions like the pros
- Get published Â- understand the publishing process and decide
which route is right for you
- Market your memoir Â- develop strategies to get the word out
about your memoir
Open the book and find:
- Ways to unlock your memories
- Writing exercises in each chapter to improve your manuscript
- How to use metaphor and figurative language
- Strategies for fine-tuning your story
- Tips for editing your work
- How to find a literary agent
- Understanding the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing
- Ways to promote your finished product
Ryan G. Van Cleave, PhD, is the author of 20 books, including
creative writing textbooks, an illustrated humor book, a young adult
novel, and a bestselling memoir.?He lives in Sarasota, Florida, where
he works as an international speaker, a freelance writer, and the
creative writing coordinator for The Ringling College of Art + Design.
He has taught memoir writing at numerous universities as well as at
prisons, community centers, and urban at-risk youth programs.
