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
- 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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Trish Lockard
- Dec 29, 2020
- 5 min
Writing Memoir: Avoid These Common Mistakes
You’d like to write a memoir. You’ve been thinking about it for a year or more. You’ve been journaling for years or just writing down...
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Trish Lockard
- Nov 15, 2020
- 2 min
Is It Time to Write Your Memoir?
By mingling on social media with potential memoirists, I often hear it said that they need to get their stories out to the world; they’ve...
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