Writing a memoir outline

Editor and author Kelly Notaras shares 5 secrets for writing a strong and solid memoir outline that will hook readers and get you results!

A memoir outline is a crucial first step in writing your memoir. Learn how to write a memoir outline that saves you time and improves your story.

How to outline your memoir using a simple 3 step process. Make sure you write a memoir outline before you start drafting the manuscript!

Looking for memoir writing advice? Check out these do's and don'ts for struggling memoir writers.

An overview of the seven basic story plots you can use for memoir, with examples of bestselling books which use each plot as examples.

When I wrote my huge guide to book writing (Book Craft) I cut out all the nonfiction tips and strategies last minute; I’d already explored a bunch of material in my writing courses but wasn’t quite ready to share the nonfiction resources. Mainly, because, while I’m proud of the detailed 24 chapter novel outlining templates, […]

You can listen to me read this essay here (35 minutes) . How to shift overwhelm, procrastination, resistance and perfectionism Like me, I suspect you’ve been seduced by one or more facets of this gem called creative resistance (AKA artists/writer’s block)​: perfectionism, procrastination, resistance and overwhelm. And, like me, I suspect you’ve been trapped in […]

How do you write the beginning, the middle and the end of your true story? Every writer needs a map for the manuscript journey ahead - read more about what to include in a memoir outline on the blog today...

Writing a memoir essay is a quick way to jump the queue to a book deal for your memoir. Read on for examples of essays that led to memoir book deals!

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