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Prompts to kickstart your memoir
by, Jill Swenson
March 9, 2013

Sitting down to start one’s memoir is a daunting task. Remember memoir is a slice of life, not your entire biography. But where to begin? It’s not always obvious where to start. So finding a way to slip into your story might be easier if you find a side entrance. These memoir prompts are intended to stir up your memories and get you to set… [Read More]

Filed Under: Characters, memories, narrative arc, Prompts, Scene
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Memoir and memories: unvarnished truth
by, Jill Swenson
October 20, 2012

Many memoir writers worry prematurely about the people they plan to write about and whether they might take offense or be hurt by recollections and revelations of past events. Stop worrying. Start writing. Give them something to talk about, as Bonnie Raitt sings. For those who struggle to sit down and inscribe their personal memories, the internal editor kicks in as soon as they pick… [Read More]

Filed Under: Bonnie Raitt, editor, Give Them Something to Talk About, memoir, memories, The American Scholar, William Zinsser
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