Memoir Is Like a Novel, Not Autobiography
A memoir should be written like a novel, with a three-act structure, not like a chronological autobiography.
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Trish Lockard
- Mar 29
- 4 min
Three-act Structure for Memoir Ensures the Best Read
Memoir groups on social media debate regularly about how to structure a memoir. As a memoir writing coach, I take what I assume is a...
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Trish Lockard
- Feb 28
- 5 min
P.O.W.E.R.: My Formula for Writing about Tough Stuff
Writing a memoir can be emotionally exhausting. I have a formula for self-care while writing.
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Trish Lockard
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Memoir is a Journey Story
A proper memoir is the story of a personal journey of discovery and transcendence.
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Trish Lockard
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Writing About Trauma: What We’ve Learned Since 2020
Writing about trauma is more prevalent since the pandemic introduced us to terms like mass trauma and collective trauma
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Trish Lockard
- Jan 3
- 5 min
Memoir Theme vs. Memoir Plot
Memoir theme differs from memoir plot.
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Trish Lockard
- Dec 20, 2021
- 4 min
Five Levels of Editing: Which Do You Need?
Defining the 5 levels of editing: developmental, substantive, line, copy, and proofread.
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Trish Lockard
- Dec 2, 2021
- 5 min
What to Expect from a Book Editor
The role that editors play on behalf of their clients is more complicated than most novice writers understand. This has everything to do...
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Trish Lockard
- Nov 20, 2021
- 4 min
Write 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...
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Trish Lockard
- Nov 7, 2021
- 3 min
Thinking About Writing a Memoir? Read This First.
A memoir without a theme is a trip without a destination.
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