Memoir Book Club - Writing & Selling Your Memoir

In the Memoir Mentors Book Club, we explore memoirs through a writer’s lens, diving into each book’s techniques to find inspiration and tools for our own storytelling journeys. We dissect both the strengths and weaknesses in each memoir’s craft, learning to shape our life stories into compelling, resonant narratives. Join us for valuable insights, even if you haven’t read the featured book, and take away something new for your writer’s toolbox.

This time, we’re exploring the craft of memoir itself:
Writing & Selling Your Memoir: How to Craft Your Life Story So That Somebody Else Will Actually Want to Read It by Paula Balzer

What it’s about:
Literary agent Paula Balzer offers a step-by-step guide to crafting your life story into a memoir readers can’t put down. With practical advice on developing a strong central hook, structuring your story for maximum impact, and balancing honesty with respect, Balzer’s book shows memoirists how to transform personal experiences into relatable, meaningful narratives. Packed with tips on pacing, dialogue, and even getting published, Writing & Selling Your Memoir is an essential guide for anyone ready to share their story.

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/11426200-writing-selling-your-memoir

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