Grace in Memiors

The reason people write their life story is to introduce ourselves to family members for future generations. When you don’t get even it makes you look more special.

Any One Can Write A Memoir

It was announced that George Bush’s book will be out in bit but his wife beat him with the headlines of her new book today. How the New York Times got a copy I am not sure but they did and the book will be available for sale in MayI will not use this blog to get political but I want you all to understand a life story, life review or memoir is about YOU. It tells of your experience from your point of view which allows for some political opinion but not bashing. Bashing means you have lost your most important readers, your family.

Change Is Editing Your Writing

Today on the Huffington Post was an article where Ruth Reichl changed the name of book that was published a few years ago. The book was even part of my book club book assignments, and I enjoyed reading even it I felt the title was a bit strong but it is a line that I have asked my sister to let me know if I am becoming my mother.

Memoir vs Life Story Writing

A memoir is about a select a moment in time. Life Story writing is more about your feelings at that time.

Structure in Life Story Writing

Last night at my book signing a women asked me about the structure in life story writing. I tried to explain that once you start to write your story you will find the structure for your book. She was not happy with the answer.