Turning Memories Into Memoirs: A Handbook for Writing Lifestories - Softcover

Denis Ledoux

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0974277347 ISBN 13: 9780974277349

Publisher: Soleil Press, 2005

Synopsis

Turning Memories Into Memoirs contains countless helpful suggestions for remembering--researching--organizing--collecting and writing memories and family or personal stories. It includes

* how-to writing exercises
* clear explanation of literary techniques
* proven motivational supports and
* examples from the workshops.

Turning Memories is a useful reference and guide for both beginners and experienced writers who want to write personal and family stories.

Revised and Expanded New Edition includes--

* advice on how to establish and maintain a writing life
* info about how to craft a unified collection from individual stories
* insider tips about self-pubishing options
* guidance to explore archetypes to inform your characterization
* advice on how to use the Internet to build a wider historical context for your memoirs
* 16 all new example lifestories from Turning Memories® participants and affiliate teachers
* an updated bibliography
* a total of 272 pages
* 200+ photos

About this title

About the Author:

Denis Ledoux has been helping people to write their personal and family stories since 1988 when he developed the memoir-writing workshop this book Turning Memories Into Memoirs is based on. He holds an M.A.Ed. and is a writer, editor, teacher, writing coach and co-author. His memoir-based The Memoir Network has trained personal historians internationally to use his method and materials. They offer the Turning Memories® workshops and programs in their own communities in five English-speaking countries around the world.

Review:

Since 1988, Denis Ledoux has helped thousands of people get started on their memoirs. --Time Magazine

Very beneficial...helps writers get off to a great start. --American Library Association Booklist

...step-by-step instruction, lots of examples, a fine appendix and a detailed index, making it a useful reference over time. --Cincinnati Post

Turning Memories Into Memoirs is lively, entertaining, and practical. --Yankee Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Soleil Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0974277347
• ISBN 13: 9780974277349
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 272