A Pocket Guide To Memoir Writing - 9780987319654

This Pocket Guide is an introduction to memoir writing, though much of its content is relevant to any form of creative nonfiction. From getting started and finding a narrative hook, through to the use of descriptive detail, sensory language and dialogue, to the writer's adage 'Show, don't tell,' this simple to use guide is comprehensive in its brevity. It may either stand alone, or act as a companion to the memoir, 'In Life There is Luck: A memoir of an ordinary life with reflections on memoir writing.' Many people are interested in writing their life stories, though lack confidence and knowing how to approach the task. And some people want to go beyond the straight-forward simply told tale of their lives and develop their writing skills and style. The guide and the memoir have been written with those people in mind. Those who want to create something more than the remembered facts of their life.Embedded through the guide are suggested writing exercises which focus on various aspects of writing and provide structured but flexible support to a writer, whether novice or more advanced. These might be a confidence booster to get started, to overcome a hurdle along the way, or act as a refresher.

• | Author: Graeme Gibson
• | Publisher: More Than Just Talk
• | Publication Date: Jan 16, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 66 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0987319655
• | ISBN-13: 9780987319654