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How to Write a Memoir
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Writing your life story? Here are our top tips for writing memoir. Visit us at thebookdoctors.com. SUBSCRIBE: goo.gl/9VaE9C
WHAT WE COVER
0:24 David covers the elements of great memoirs.
0:55 Arielle explains the difference between memoir and autobiography.
1:27 We share an example of how David wrote his second memoir, including how he handled chronology and plot.
2:33 Arielle shares a literary agent's point of view on selling memoir to publishers.
3:05 David gives the step-by-step memoir brainstorming techniques he uses and teaches.
3:41 Here's the best way to prepare to write a memoir.
4:19 You must understand the marketplace to know how to sell your memoir.
4:28 Practical tips on how to write memoir.
4:58 How to plot a memoir instead of writing chronological events.
5:26 Do not lie when writing a memoir. Here's how to protect identities and make changes when writing a memoir so you don't anger people or get in legal trouble.
6:27 Be careful when writing about your family.
See you at the bookstore!
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THE BOOK DOCTORS
We’re Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry. Between us, we have a quarter of a century’s worth of experience turning talented writers into published authors. Arielle is an author and agent-at-large at the Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency. David is an author and before writing professionally, he was a comic and actor. We’re dedicated to helping writers get their books published. Successfully!
SUBSCRIBE for tips on how to successfully publish your book. goo.gl/9VaE9C
Our book, The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published, takes you through the entire process of conceiving, writing, selling, marketing and promoting your book. thebookdoctors.com/getting-yo...
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WHAT WE COVER
0:24 David covers the elements of great memoirs.
0:55 Arielle explains the difference between memoir and autobiography.
1:27 We share an example of how David wrote his second memoir, including how he handled chronology and plot.
2:33 Arielle shares a literary agent's point of view on selling memoir to publishers.
3:05 David gives the step-by-step memoir brainstorming techniques he uses and teaches.
3:41 Here's the best way to prepare to write a memoir.
4:19 You must understand the marketplace to know how to sell your memoir.
4:28 Practical tips on how to write memoir.
4:58 How to plot a memoir instead of writing chronological events.
5:26 Do not lie when writing a memoir. Here's how to protect identities and make changes when writing a memoir so you don't anger people or get in legal trouble.
6:27 Be careful when writing about your family.
See you at the bookstore!
RELATED VIDEOS
Memoir vs Autobiography: What Are You Writing? youtu.be/ejnM1Qbl9wI
Are You Writing The Wrong Book? youtu.be/LTAZ3hXJB74
Write Your Passion youtu.be/bqGY3TF6i74
Are You Ready for a Literary Agent? youtu.be/HhqKqyoCc6o
THE BOOK DOCTORS
We’re Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry. Between us, we have a quarter of a century’s worth of experience turning talented writers into published authors. Arielle is an author and agent-at-large at the Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency. David is an author and before writing professionally, he was a comic and actor. We’re dedicated to helping writers get their books published. Successfully!
SUBSCRIBE for tips on how to successfully publish your book. goo.gl/9VaE9C
Our book, The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published, takes you through the entire process of conceiving, writing, selling, marketing and promoting your book. thebookdoctors.com/getting-yo...
+NEWSLETTER: eepurl.com/bmAZT
+FACEBOOK: facebook.com/TheBookDoctors
+TWITTER: twitter.com/TheBookDoctors
+WEB: thebookdoctors.com/
+BUY THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO GETTING YOUR BOOK PUBLISHED: thebookdoctors.com/getting...
Amazon amzn.to/2P35vg6
Barnes & Noble bit.ly/EGonBN
Indie Bound bit.ly/EGonIndieBound
Music: "Biscuit Bakin' Blues'" © Copyright - Josh Levine / Frank Schaap
store.cdbaby.com/cd/schaaplevine
youtube.com/watch?v=Jmo1a...
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The Book Doctors published this 8:00 video tutorial on November 8, 2018. It has been watched 3,331 times on YouTube.
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