General posts about memoir creation
It started with a photograph. My grandmother and her little brother are sitting in tall grass. She wore a bow in her hair that was as wide as her shoulders,…
A few times a month, I get an email from FamilySearch.org saying, "We have found a new memory about…" and then the name of one of my ancestors. This type…
The natural and easy way to start writing your memoir. The other day, I sat down intending to write about my first car. I made a cup of coffee, turned…
“My life isn’t interesting enough for a memoir,” he said, leaning back in his chair with a shrug. Around the room, heads nodded in agreement. It seemed they’d decided storytelling…
Everyone’s life is a mix of moments—some unforgettable, others quietly shaping who we become. Writing a memoir is a chance to gather those threads and weave them into a story…
Memoir Storytelling: A New Approach Memoir writing often conjures images of sprawling narratives, carefully woven timelines, and polished prose. While these traditional methods have their place, they can feel overwhelming,…