Maybe you just finished the first draft of your memoir. Maybe you’re fighting through the murky middle. Or maybe you’ve yet to pick up a pen. No matter where you’re at, our 2019 memoir guide is here to help.
Inside you’ll find:
- A toolbox for finding the heart of your memoir (and where on earth to start it)
- A guide for including empathy – for characters, for your reader, and for you – in your memoir
- Thoughts on having your family read your memoir for the first time
- Tips for older memoirists who want to tell their life story
- Books for memoirists
And much, much more! Take a peek at our stories below and then be sure to find a copy at your local newsstand this month.
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Features
Ready, set, quote
By Bill GloseWow your subjects – and your editors – by nailing the three stages of an interview.
Knowing when to pull the plug
By Jack SmithNo draft is perfect, but some projects seem more problematic than others…and others still seem doomed for the recycle bin. Essayists, memoirists, novelists, and short story writers share tips on finishing and publishing difficult manuscripts.
Empathy in every direction
By Ana Maria SpagnaA successful memoir hinges on empathy – for your characters, yes, but also for yourself. Here’s how to convey it in the page.
Flesh and blood and ink
By Jen A. MillerWhat happens when your family reads your memoir for the first time?
No one wants to hear your whole life story
By Sarah Van ArsdaleJust because your life started in childhood doesn’t mean your memoir should.
A life's worth of experiences
By Dani BurlisonAs an older adult, you have a wealth of wisdom and memories to share with the world – but sometimes fear can get in the way of putting yourself on the page. These tried-and-true tips will help you get started.
Departments
1,000 words
By Yi Shun LaiSometimes, good writing is about the pictures.
The work will get done. There’s no choice.
By Pete CroattoThe reality of freelance writing presented in one day.
How to craft an anthology proposal
By Kelly JensenCreating a thoughtful, structured proposal won’t just make your collection easier to sell – it’ll also serve as a roadmap to the finished product.