Trish LockardMay 166 minMemoirMemoir Is Like a Novel, Not AutobiographyA memoir should be written like a novel, with a three-act structure, not like a chronological autobiography.
Trish LockardMar 294 minMemoirThree-act Structure for Memoir Ensures the Best ReadMemoir groups on social media debate regularly about how to structure a memoir. As a memoir writing coach, I take what I assume is a...
Trish LockardFeb 285 minMemoirP.O.W.E.R.: My Formula for Writing about Tough StuffWriting a memoir can be emotionally exhausting. I have a formula for self-care while writing.
Trish LockardFeb 213 minMemoirMemoir is a Journey StoryA proper memoir is the story of a personal journey of discovery and transcendence.
Trish LockardFeb 73 minNonfictionWriting About Trauma: What We’ve Learned Since 2020Writing about trauma is more prevalent since the pandemic introduced us to terms like mass trauma and collective trauma
Trish LockardDec 20, 20214 minEditingFive Levels of Editing: Which Do You Need?Defining the 5 levels of editing: developmental, substantive, line, copy, and proofread.
Trish LockardDec 2, 20215 minWhat to Expect from a Book EditorThe role that editors play on behalf of their clients is more complicated than most novice writers understand. This has everything to do...
Trish LockardNov 20, 20214 minEditingWrite with Purpose Using Indexing The woman whose memoir writing advice I most admire, Marion Roach Smith, recently discussed a technique for self-editing your writing...
Trish LockardNov 7, 20213 minMemoirThinking About Writing a Memoir? Read This First.A memoir without a theme is a trip without a destination.