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?