Saturday 8 September 2012

Things To Consider When Writing A Memoir

By Tammie Terry


Do you want to leave a history of your life for the next generation? Is there an aspect of your life you think will help others? Then perhaps you should consider writing a memoir about your life. This of course requires a lot of hard work and time. Whether you are famous or not, this option is available to you.

Determine what the reason behind telling the story is. This will go a long a way in motivating you to continue to finish. The reasons for starting this process may be varied. These could include: sharing their lives with friends and family or providing advice to others who may experience similar hardships.

It may not be ideal to deal with each and every aspect of your childhood. Thus, you need to be able to condense this story into a manageable amount of pages. This means you should rather concentrate on the big events or major turning points in your life. These are the kinds of experience that will make your story good to read.

As the protagonist in the story, you are the one who steers the narrative. This means not straying away from your vision and including people and events that are unnecessary. Ultimately, you should just be yourself. Remember, it's important to describe what actually happened rather than what you feel should have happened.

Be prepared to face some emotional truths that you may not have thought of or death with in a while. This could be a painful or exhilarating experience. However describing how you felt at these times is an important aspect of the book. As you go through these pages of your life, remember to be kind and compassionate to yourself. Those things have past.

You may remember a lot of details but other important details may be lost. This means you will have to do a bit of digging research. This includes chatting to and interviewing friends and families as well as scouring through old photo albums and home videos to boost your memory.

Are you a good writer? Have you ever had to write a book or story? If not, then writing a memoir can already be a daunting task for your. There are options available to alleviate some of these concerns. You could consider digitally recording your tale or alternatively use the skills of a good ghost writer, who will be able weave your story into a seamless product.




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