The Matter of a Memoir

Memoir is about transformation, the journey you took, an examination of a point in your life where you had something illuminated for you. You share your memories from a specific time period or reflect upon a string of themed occurrences throughout your life.

It’s because of this that memoir is often difficult to write. You’ll be stirring up emotions–yours and others. It’s easy to lose your way in the past. And it’s normal to worry about what others in your story will say or do about what you’re writing.

This workbook will help you work through some of the most painful memories while preparing you to share those stories. Through a variety of exercises, you’ll learn how to use your senses to draw in readers, what kind of details matter, suggestions for structure, and why your should let your emotions loose.