Memoir Writing For Dummies

Ryan Van Cleave

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The fast and easy way to write your memoir

Memoir writing is a growing phenomenon, and not just by
celebrities and politicians. Everyone has a story to tell, and
Memoir Writing For Dummies provides hopeful writers with the
tools they need to share their life stories with the world and
become published authors.

With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions--along with
helpful tips and advice on how to get published--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, setting, character, and dialogue, and so much more.

Includes tips on getting over writer's block
Guides you through every step of the writing and editing
processes
Covers the best ways to market a finished memoir

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.

Autorentext

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.

Zusammenfassung
The fast and easy way to write your memoir Memoir writing is a growing phenomenon, and not just by celebrities and politicians. Everyone has a story to tell, and Memoir Writing For Dummies provides hopeful writers with the tools they need to share their life stories with the world and become published authors.

With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructionsalong with helpful tips and advice on how to get publishedMemoir 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, setting, character, and dialogue, and so much more.

Includes tips on getting over writer's block
Guides you through every step of the writing and editing processes
Covers the best ways to market a finished memoir
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.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: The First Steps to Writing a Memoir 7

Chapter 1: The Lowdown on Memoir Writing: Just the Basics 9

Chapter 2: Getting Started: What You Need to Know about Writing Your Memoir 17

Chapter 3: Understanding What Readers Expect: The Story Behind a Good Story 35

Chapter 4: Researching and Remembering: Gathering Enough Material 47

Chapter 5: Developing Ideas like the Pros 61

Part II: Telling Your Story with Pizzazz 75

Chapter 6: Giving Your Story Some Structure 77

Chapter 7: Establishing the Setting and Scene 93

Chapter 8: The Character of Characters 111