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Scenes are the building blocks for any memoir. So how do you recreate a scene if you can't really recall what happened? This video shows you how.
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When writing a memoir, it's important to know what information to include and what to leave out. In fact, including too much info can actually damage the structure for your book. One of the problems with writing in first person is that your book can seem like it's all "me, me, me." How do you avoid this and write a book that others will relate to? Your book needs to have two different kinds of prose in order to make your story work. In this video, Random House author Wendy Dale explains the purpose of both objective and subjective writing and explains how much a well-written book needs of each. One of the questions I get asked the most is actually not a memoir-writing question. When people learn that I live in Cusco, Peru, it brings up a ton of other questions. Today I attempt to explain when I moved to Peru and why. It involves fleeing a revolution in Bolivia and a few other minor obstacles, including a 15-mile walk through the mountains. When it comes to writing a memoir, there are two main subject areas you need to understand: prose and structure. In this video, Random House author Wendy Dale explains both of these topics. Most weeks I create 10-minute videos that talk about a memoir-writing topic. This week I hope this short video inspires you. In the comments section, write to me and tell me what your reason is. |
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