Meet Christine Wolf, Writing Coach & Founder of The Write-to-Heal Retreat
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How To Start a Memoir
As a memoir coach, clients regularly ask me questions like, “How do I even get started?” and “How do I work through the overwhelm of so much material?” and “How do I manage all the various bits of writing I’ve amassed through the years?” and “How do I string everything together in a way that makes sense to readers?” and “How does the publishing world even work?”
WHEW!
When writing memoir, the overwhelm is REAL. I’ve worked with more than 100 memoir clients and, after writing two books of my own, I’m currently writing my own memoir (and fwiw, I’m working with a coach). Believe me, I totally know the struggle.
If you’ve ever considered writing your life story but don’t know where to begin, worry not. I see you, and I’ll try to address all your pressing queries.
I’ve grouped the questions into 5 sections:
How Do I Get Started Writing A Memoir?
What Are The Craft Essentials of Memoir?
Are There “Rules” & “Best Practices” for Memoir?
What Happens After I Complete the First Draft of My Memoir? and
What Do I Need To Know About the World of Publishing?
Writers' Haven Reopens In Time for Women's History Month
Writers’ Haven Evanston, a cooperative workspace for women writers, reopens after two years, just in time for Women’s History Month.
No Joke: I Pulled In Over $50k in 9 Months as a Freelancer. Here’s How.
Growing up, I was taught never to talk about money or — especially — salaries. If I asked, I’d hear words like, “rude”, “none of your business,” and “that’s information for grownups.” Well, it’s now 2021, and times have certainly changed.
Here’s a piece I wrote about how I got into freelancing, including how much I make doing it.
Hope this helps anyone looking for information and inspiration. Let’s just hope I don’t get spanked for sharing.
How To Craft Your Artist's Statement
Why is it so overwhelming to write an artist’s statement? How long should my artist’s statement be? What goes into an artist’s statement? What’s the difference between an artist’s bio and an artist’s statement? In this August 2020 presentation to the members of Evanston Made (www.evanstonmade.org), I break down the process into manageable chunks so you can identify your unique strengths and describe them in a way to help you connect to your audience — and beyond.
Why the Chicago Headline Club Matters to Me
Journalist and Memoir Coach Christine Wolf, photographed by E. Jason Wambsgans for the Chicago Headline Club
How I Quadrupled My Writing Income On Medium.com
A funny thing happens when you stick with something. Rather than just tell you about about my path, I’ll show you my actual numbers as evidence it’s worth staying the course. I want you to see how I’ve (slowly) transformed some initial earnings into income (and learning) that I’m proud of. I don’t need to tell you how much work goes into the writing life, and my story won’t launch you into Medium’s stratosphere — but it may offer some reasons to keep going.
How I Launched My Writing Career From Scratch
You find yourself asking questions like,
“How do I get started?”
“What does it take to write for a living?”
“How do I know if I’m doing things right?”
When I launched my writing career more than 10 years ago, I had those same questions — and more. Through the years, I’ve picked up a ton of tiny tips along the way. Now I’m sharing these tips with you, since a community of writers is better when we all lift each other up.
Advice For My 16-Year-Old Self (with audio)
Since the age of 16, I’ve been learning, collecting, documenting and referring back to 27 bits of advice that shaped me and helped me through my days.
Speaking At Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism
They wanted to hear from me? The gal who didn’t go to journalism school? The one who launched her professional writing career from her kitchen table? Apparently, yes!