Memoir writing lesson

What are the different types of memoirs?

The “experience” memoir The “event” memoir The “themed” memoir The family memoir The childhood memoir The travel memoir The celebrity memoir Part 3 – How to Write a Memoir Part 4 – How to Outline a Memoir Part 5 – How to Publish a Memoir Bring your publishing dreams to life

What makes a good memoir?

They try to say too much and go in too many different directions

This makes for a confusing book — or worse, an unfinished one

To be well-crafted and engaging, a memoir needs a powerful unifying theme

A theme will give your memoir direction and help you choose the most impactful stories to include

What emotions do I want to spark with my story?

A memoir is a personal narrative drawn from your life experiences. It tells the story of who you are, what shaped you, and the lessons y…

Autobiographical book by Nadia Murad

The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State is an autobiographical book by Nadia Murad in which she describes how she was captured and enslaved by the Islamic State during the Second Iraqi Civil War.
The book eventually led to the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Murad.

Autobiographical book by Nadia Murad