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 LockardNov 7, 20213 minMemoirThinking About Writing a Memoir? Read This First.A memoir without a theme is a trip without a destination.
Trish LockardJun 29, 20214 minEditingHow 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.
Trish LockardDec 29, 20205 minMemoirWriting Memoir: Avoid These Common MistakesYou’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...
Trish LockardNov 15, 20202 minNonfictionIs 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...