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Writing your memoir: DIY vs. hiring an expert

October 15, 2022 Clémence Scouten
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Photograph by Todoran Bogdan

What's involved in writing and publishing your memoirs yourself? Let's break down the pros and cons involved in self-publishing and find out.

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In tips & advice, writing & editing Tags how to write my memoir myself, when to get help with my memoir
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A book to help you get a jump-start on your memoir

August 22, 2022 Anna Brady Marcus

In Fast-Draft Your Memoir: Write Your Life Story in 45 Hours, author Rachael Herron weaves writing exercises and personal anecdotes to guide you on the path to finishing your own memoir.

The subtitle to Rachael Herron's motivational memoir writing book doesn’t overdeliver—you can write a first draft of your life story in 45 hours.

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In reviews, writing & editing Tags book review, fast-draft your memoir writing book, memoir writing advice and resources
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Think like a reporter: write your book, right now

July 20, 2022 Samantha Shubert
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Printing out your memoir manuscript and making note of all the facts that need checking is one journalistic strategy that will help propel your project to completion.

Think like a reporter to help write your memoir: From deadlines to fact-checking, concise writing to an open mindset, these strategies are game changers.

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In tips & advice, writing & editing Tags strategies from journalism, how to finish my memoir, combat writers block
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3 reasons your life story book’s presentation matters

March 10, 2022 Dawn M. Roode

When the writing of your life stories is complete, there's still work to be done. Why good book design and thoughtful presentation of your memoir matter.

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In design, tips & advice, writing & editing Tags book design, why proofread your book, how to get your family story book read, well designed family history books
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How to honor the memory of a lost loved one in a tribute book

January 14, 2022 Dawn M. Roode
A tribute book capturing stories and photos is a beautiful way to honor a lost loved one and keep their memory alive.

A tribute book capturing stories and photos is a beautiful way to honor a lost loved one and keep their memory alive.

Use these five basic steps to create a tribute book in memory of your lost loved one to avoid overwhelm and easily capture stories in their honor.

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In memory keeping, tips & advice, writing & editing Tags how to make a tribute book, honoring lost loved ones, memorial tribute book ideas, book ideas
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History is not fixed

October 14, 2021 Amanda Faye Lacson
There is more than one history, as all history is subjective and impacted by the time, the person telling the story, and the person receiving the story.

There is no definitive history, and we as oral historians and storytellers have a responsibility to preserve the truth amidst biases and shifting perspectives.

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In oral history interviews, tips & advice, writing & editing Tags oral history, changeability of history, biases in storytelling, shifting perspectives in history
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How to share short family stories with your kids (it’s good for their well-being!)

July 16, 2021 Jill Sarkozi
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Science says kids who know family stories have less anxiety and greater well-being. Follow 5 easy steps to create short family stories to share with your kids.

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In family history, memory keeping, tips & advice, writing & editing Tags how to write short family stories for your kids, benefits of knowing family history, why short family stories are better
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