What process is followed to write a memoir?
Many people who would like to write their memoirs have trouble knowing where to start, how to focus, and what steps to follow. They typically have many photos, newspaper clippings, and mementos in multiple places, important historical dates jotted down on various sheets of paper, and favorite stories to share that have never been written. The thought of taking on a writing project is so overwhelming that most people never begin. DESIGN: I lead each of my customers through a process that makes memoir creation fun. We begin by determining the memoirs audience, purpose, and scope. Who do they want to read the memoir, why are they writing it, and what years/topics/events do they want it to cover? These elements may seem basic, but they are important stakes to get in the ground at the beginning. To document the memoir design, I help my customers create a high-level outline, a family events timeline, and a family tree. I also have them write the books Preface, which covers the who, what, and
