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Memoir Writing For Dummies
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Unlock your storytelling journey with expert guidance Memoir writing isn’t just for celebrities and politicians. For anyone prone to self-reflection and ready to give shape to your memories and experiences, Memoir Writing For Dummies is your definitive guide. This book offers a concrete roadmap for writing...
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Unlock your storytelling journey with expert guidance
Memoir writing isn’t just for celebrities and politicians. For anyone prone to self-reflection and ready to give shape to your memories and experiences, Memoir Writing For Dummies is your definitive guide. This book offers a concrete roadmap for writing a captivating memoir. Get advice on exploring your past, mapping out your story, and perfecting your plot, setting, character, and dialogue. You’ll also find information on recruiting the help of AI and digital media for a more dynamic storytelling experience. Whether you’re an amateur author with a story to tell or a bestselling author trying out a new genre, Memoir Writing For Dummies will guide you every step of the way.
- Gain a deep understanding of the memoir genre and kickstart your journey into autobiographical writing.
- Learn how to structure your memoir to grab readers’ attention from the first page and keep them engrossed throughout.
- Organise your thoughts, address sensitive topics, and seamlessly weave your insights and reactions into your narrative.
- Embrace technology to streamline your writing process and share your story with the world.
Everyone has a story worth sharing, and Memoir Writing For Dummies provides would-be memoirists with the essential tools they need to share their life stories with the world and become published authors.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394250073
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 August 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: For Dummies
Edition: 2nd edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 185.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 544g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Ryan G. Van Cleave, PhD, is a writing coach, keynote speaker, and award-winning author of 40+ books. He runs the creative writing program at the Ringling College of Art and Design and serves as Editor at Bushel & Peck, a children’s book publisher. Ryan has taught memoir writing at universities, conferences, and workshops.
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