{"product_id":"memoir-writing-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394250073","title":"Memoir Writing For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394250073","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMemoir Writing For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRyan G. Van Cleave (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394250073, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 8 August 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e400 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlock your storytelling journey with expert guidance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMemoir writing isn’t just for celebrities and politicians. For anyone prone to self-reflection and ready to give shape to your memories and experiences, \u003ci\u003eMemoir Writing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your definitive guide. This book offers  a concrete roadmap for writing a captivating memoir. Get advice on exploring your past, mapping out your story, and perfecting your plot, setting, character, and dialogue. You’ll also find information on recruiting the help of AI and digital media for a more dynamic storytelling experience. Whether you’re an amateur author with a story to tell or a bestselling author trying out a new genre, \u003ci\u003eMemoir Writing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will guide you every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain a deep understanding of the memoir genre and kickstart your journey into autobiographical writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to structure your memoir to grab readers’ attention from the first page and keep them engrossed throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganize your thoughts, address sensitive topics, and seamlessly weave your insights and reactions into your narrative\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmbrace technology to streamline your writing process and share your story with the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryone has a story worth sharing, and \u003ci\u003eMemoir Writing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides would-be memoirists with the essential tools they need to share their life stories with the world and become published authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout this Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: the First Steps to Writing a Memoir 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Diving into Memoir Writing: Just the Basics 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the DNA of a Memoir 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Essential Parts of a Memoir 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Necessary Revisions and Edits to Help Your Memoir Shine 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on the End Goal: Publication 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswering the Key Question: Why Write a Memoir? 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Getting Started: What You Need to Know about Writing Your Memoir 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Why People Write Memoirs Anyway 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGranting Yourself Permission to Write a Memoir 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on More Than Just Fame and Fortune 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into the Vaults of Memory 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContemplating the Role of Reading 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your audience 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding subgenre 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Understanding What Readers Expect: The Story Behind a Good Story 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the Traditional Story 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing Your Story as a Pyramid 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEyeing the Importance of Plot 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Researching and Remembering: Gathering Enough Material 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into Your Past: Unlocking Your Memories 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting on Your Researcher’s Cap: Uncovering Vital Info about Yourself 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Others as a Mirror to See Yourself 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSticking to the Truth: Avoid Embellishment 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Developing Ideas like the Pros 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummoning Your Muse: How to Get Inspired 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Yourself Some Structure 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Past Writer’s Block 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Telling Your Story with Pizzazz 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Giving Your Story Some Structure 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Chronological 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Nonlinear Approach 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing Episodic Storytelling 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSticking with a Thematic Structure: Focus on Connective Threads 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Unconventional Structures 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping an Outline that Works for You 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Considering Scenes and Setting 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing Scene Power 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Setting: Where It’s All At 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Sense of Place 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Atmosphere 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: The Character of Characters 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding What Makes a Good Character 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Character Archetypes 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Characters Three-Dimensional 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring That Characters Evolve 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Minor Characters 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Making the Most of Dialogue 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Memoir Dialogue Differently than Novel Dialogue 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing What Good Dialogue Should Do for Your Manuscript 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Four Types of Dialogue 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the Mechanics 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrafting Speech that Sounds Real versus Real Speech 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Less Is More 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Accents and Dialect 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Where Dialogue Goes Awry 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Maximizing the Power of Voice 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping Voice: Your Manuscript’s Soul 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a Minimalist versus Maximalist 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaping Tone 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Irony 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerating Humor 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing (Yes, I Said “Using”) Clichés 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Handling Point of View 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Basic Options 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing When “I” Isn’t “Me” 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing More Than One Point of View 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Narrative Distance 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Bold Beginnings, Magnificent Middles, and Fantastic Finishes 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with the Three-Act Structure 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning with the First Scene: Setting Up Act 1 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving to the Middle Scenes: Making Act 2 Work 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnding with the Final Scene: Closing Act 3 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Revising, Editing, and Pushing Your Story to the Next Level. 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Making Revisions 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiating Between Revision and Editing 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing Rigor and Honesty in Your Revision Process 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Your Revision Process (and Sticking to It) 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating with a Road Map: A Nine-Item Checklist 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating Three More Advanced Revision Tactics 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Adjusting the Big Picture: Fine-Tuning Structure and Story 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing Up Your Story: Maintaining Proportion 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevving Up the Story’s Engine: Bring on Conflicts Big and Small 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the Pace 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Transitions Effectively 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Saying the Unsayable: Knowing What to Include or Exclude 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Painful Memories with Care and Purpose 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouching on the Taboo: Family Secrets with the Living 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the Dead: Unclear or Missing Information 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Ethics of a Memoir 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating Legal Considerations 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Streamlining Your Story with Sentence-Level Edits 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving a Firm Grasp on Grammar 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppeasing Your High School English Teacher: Avoid Wordiness 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing versus Telling 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Amateur Constructions 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering Clear of Common Grammar Issues 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing the Active Voice 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Getting Outside Help: Critique Groups, Editors, Experts, and Sensitivity Readers 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrusting the Feedback Process 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining a Critique Group 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Golden Reader 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing in a Professional Editor 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Expert Guidance 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Sharing Your Story: a Publishing Primer 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Locating and Landing a Literary Agent 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing What a Good Literary Agent Can Do for You 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding an Agent Who Meets Your Needs 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHooking the Right Agent 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sense of an Agent Agreement 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Making Sense of Traditional Publishing and the Submission Process 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearching Publishers 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with a Publisher: The Pros 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with a Publisher: The Cons 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrafting a Winning Query Letter 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping the Power of a Proposal: Think like a Publisher 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Away from Serious Submission Don’ts 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Subsidy\/Vanity Publishers 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Going It Alone: Self-Publishing, E-Publishing, and Audiobook Publishing 315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Self-Publishing and E-Publishing 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Whether to Self-Publish: The Pros and Cons 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding Your Reach with Audiobooks and Multimedia Formats 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing the Reality of E-Publishers 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearching and Working with Printers 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePricing Your Book: Two Philosophies 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting Amazon Distribute Your Book: You Need to Do More 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Promoting Your Finished Product (and Yourself) 337\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Marketing versus Publicity 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Cost-Effective Ways to Promote Your Book 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing Your Memoir: A Little Monetary Investment Can Pay Off 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing in Professional Help: Hiring a Freelance Publicist 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: the Part of Tens 355\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Myths about Memoirs 357\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo One Reads Memoirs 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Have to Be a Celebrity to Write One 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Family and Friends Remember Things Differently 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeople Will Hate Me If I Include Them 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Can’t Write an Entire Book 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m Going to Be Rich and Famous 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Life Is So (Insert Adjective Here) that It Will Be a Bestseller 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI Don’t Have Any Writing Credentials 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’ve Been Journaling for Years So Writing My Memoir Will Be a Breeze 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’ll Get to It Later 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Ten Reasons Memoirs Are Rejected 365\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsufficient Editing 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData 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