Just Write: Good Advice for Memoirists?
Is the advice "just write" good advice for memoir writers? I don't think so.
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Trish Lockard
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
How to Teach Expressive Journaling
Guidance for teaching expressive journal writing
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Trish Lockard
- May 16, 2022
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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
- Jan 3, 2022
- 5 min
Memoir Theme vs. Memoir Plot
Memoir theme differs from memoir plot.
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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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Trish Lockard
- Jun 29, 2021
- 4 min
How Long Should a Memoir Be?
How long should a memoir be? The answer is not "as long as it needs to be. "Have a good theme, a defined audience, and a desired effect.
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