memoir
Writing a memoir is not the same as writing an autobiography book.
Here are the differences between them:
An Autobiography or Biography
This type of book presents a revealing account of:
- A person’s entire life.
- Their personal history.
- Their birth, youth, and adulthood, ending with old age.
- Their secrets, education, conflicts, and achievements.
- Their personal history recounted in chronological order.
Also, a biography or autobiography is usually written at the end of
someone’ s life. A biography can also be written about someone else,
such as a celebrity, important historical figure, famous athlete,
politician, or spiritual leader, among others.
A Memoir
- Any significant event or a series of moments in one’s life.
- A piece or timeframe of a person’s life.
- Though it can be about anything, it usually features an event or series of
events turned into stories that reveal a message.
- For example, it can be about the death of someone you loved, the
habits of your older brother, a trip to Europe, a spiritual insight, becoming
a writer, finding true love, or life on the beach.
- A memoir focuses on particular events that relate to each other in order
to reveal a life lesson.
Remember, a memoir should be interesting in itself, and should be about
your intimate, personal experiences.
An inspiring memoir is written like a novel, and should include these
important elements: Characters, Location, Conflict, Structure, Point of
View, Conclusion and Message.
Much love,
Valeria
There are many good reasons to write a book inspired by your personal
experiences. But there are also wrong reasons to become a writer.
Writing a memoir can be about capturing unforgettable memories,
sharing a life-changing experience, revealing a secret, or rediscovering
oneself. By having your experiences on paper, your book might have a
positive impact on someone else’s life.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE RIGHT REASONS TO WRITE A MEMOIR:
• Self-discovery
• To reveal a side of you no one knows
• To examine your choices in the past and their connection with your life today
• To remember the best shared moments • To share a life-changing experience
• To reveal your emotional truths
• To heal from your childhood traumas
• To show appreciation to someone in your life • To teach what you have learned
• To share your perspective about life
• Writing for your family and future generations
• You feel you have an important message to deliver
• To connect with people who share the same life experience or perspective.
• To feel good
SOME OF THE WRONG REASONS TO WRITE A MEMOIR:
• Revenge
• Wish for fame
• Wish for wealth
• Writing for others
• To show that your are smart and worth it
Much love,
Valeria
