← Back to Store

Product Information

Availability
In Stock

Product Description

In this definitive guide on how to write a memoir, Carolyn V. Hamilton begins by explaining a concept every memoir writer must understand: The difference between memoir and autobiography.The steps and tips and information she shares in this book are the same ones she has developed specifically for her memoir clients and students.They include:• Chapter 1 - The difference between memoir and autobiography• Chapter 2 – The rules of “story-telling.”• Chapter 3 - The STORY part of your memoir• Chapter 4 - The DESCRIPTIONs in your memoir• Chapter 5 - The DIALOGUE in your memoir• Chapter 6 - The SCENES in your story• Chapter 7 – The SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT PART of your memoirReal examples from published stories will help you understand the concepts presented. Included at the end is an additional BONUS: “3 Ways to Begin to Write Your Memoir.”The 5 Important Parts of a Successful Memoir & Why You Need Them is a fast, to-the-point, no-nonsense book that will give you the confidence to begin writing with ease. Once you implement what you discover here, you will no longer worry about how to write effectively, and you will have a strong plan for how to structure your story."I was expecting a more textbook feel but was pleasantly surprised by how conversational it was! I especially enjoyed the seven-part story exercise. I learned that I do have a rudimentary structure that I can develop easily with the guidance you offered in five steps." - Heather Monroe-KieferClick on the book cover to open AMAZON’S “LOOK INSIDE” FEATURE to learn more! Read more

Similar Items

My Encyclopedia of Very Important Science: For Little Learners Who Want to Know How Everything Works (My Very Important Encyclopedias)
My Encyclopedia of Very Important Science: For Little Learners Who Want to Know How Everything Works (My Very Important Encyclopedias)
★★★★★15 reviews
$18.04
Chaos To Cash Flow the 2026 Edition: Unlocking the Secret Strategies for a Successful Startup
Chaos To Cash Flow the 2026 Edition: Unlocking the Secret Strategies for a Successful Startup
★★★★★1 reviews
$16.99
Key to Red Workbook: A Complete Course for Young Writers, Aspiring Rhetoricians, and Anyone Else Who Needs to Understand How English Works (Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind)
Key to Red Workbook: A Complete Course for Young Writers, Aspiring Rhetoricians, and Anyone Else Who Needs to Understand How English Works (Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind)
★★★★★30 reviews
$18.95
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2025: A Premier Showcase of Diverse Writers and Expansive Worlds in Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Handpicked by Nnedi Okorafor
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2025: A Premier Showcase of Diverse Writers and Expansive Worlds in Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Handpicked by Nnedi Okorafor
★★★★☆42 reviews
$14.99
When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes with Contributions from 70 Women Writers
When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes with Contributions from 70 Women Writers
★★★★★600 reviews
$20.02
Work Games: Developing Life Skills for Becoming a Successful Adult (Daily Living Skills - Susan Traugh)
Work Games: Developing Life Skills for Becoming a Successful Adult (Daily Living Skills - Susan Traugh)
$12.50
What the F*@# Should I Drink?: The Answers to Life's Most Important Question of Your Day (in 75 F*@#ing Recipes) (A What The F* Book)
What the F*@# Should I Drink?: The Answers to Life's Most Important Question of Your Day (in 75 F*@#ing Recipes) (A What The F* Book)
★★★★★840 reviews
$11.49
American History Made Easy For Kids: A Simple and Engaging Guide to the Most Important Events and Heroes in US History | From Native Tribes to Modern Times
American History Made Easy For Kids: A Simple and Engaging Guide to the Most Important Events and Heroes in US History | From Native Tribes to Modern Times
★★★★☆107 reviews
$22.97
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print ― A Professional Writing Guide on "Show, Don't Tell"
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print ― A Professional Writing Guide on "Show, Don't Tell"
★★★★★1809 reviews
$11.22
The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make: A Guide for Teens: Updated for the Digital Age
The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make: A Guide for Teens: Updated for the Digital Age
★★★★★1191 reviews
$11.48