How To Write A Memoir That Grabs Your Readers

Writing a memoir is not the same as writing a book about your life.

While you’ll use anecdotes from your own life to tell a compelling story, the real star of your memoir is your reader.

And the real message isn’t, “This is why you should remember me,” but “This is something you can do, too.”

The theme of your memoir is the message, and it’s there not to put you on a pedestal but to help your reader.

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51 Gifts For Writers That Are Guaranteed To Please

Looking for the perfect gift for the writers in your life?

Maybe you’ve already bought a writing notebook and some pens, but you’re looking for something to add to it to make the gift extra special.

So, where do you find good gifts for writers — particularly the ones you know?

The best we can do here is provide a long list of gift ideas; you’re the one who has some idea of what the writers you have in mind would actually like.

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The Hemingway Editor And App Review

You’ve written a book (or an article), and you think it sounds pretty good. But you want to make sure it’s as error-free and enjoyable to read as possible.

You’ve heard of Grammarly, and maybe you’ve even tried the free version to see what all the fuss was about.

But editing is about more than fixing typos and grammar mistakes.

Ever read something in the past that was free of grammar mistakes but still a slog to read?

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