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Memoir Writing Tip: Using Internal Conflict to Show Motivation and Behavior

by Kendra BonnettMarch 9, 2012
Memoir Writing Tip: Using Internal Conflict to Show Motivation and BehaviorMemoir Writing Tip: Using Internal Conflict to Show Motivation and Behavior

That cartoon angel and devil on your shoulder is just a metaphor for the internal conflict that leads to actions. Put this to work in your memoir writing to show your readers the process leading to decision. It’s a great way to show motivation and behavior.

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Memoir Writing Tip: Deconstruction and the Art of the Reveal

by Kendra BonnettMarch 5, 2012
Memoir Writing Tip: Deconstruction and the Art of the Reveal

Sue William Silverman is the inspiration for today’s post about characters and the art of revealing the personality and motivation.

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Memoir Writing Tips: Perfect Practice for Storytellers

by Kendra BonnettFebruary 25, 2012
Memoir Writing Tips: Perfect Practice for StorytellersMemoir Writing Tips: Perfect Practice for Storytellers

Kendra borrows a quote from football legend Vince Lombardi to help us focus our writing practice sessions and gain the greatest advantage. It’s about how to achieve greater perfection in our practice.

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Memoir Writing Tip: Memoirs Have Characters, Too

by Kendra BonnettFebruary 19, 2012
Memoir Writing Tip: Memoirs Have Characters, Too

If you want to engage your readers, bring the power of character to your memoirs. Real people are characters…in life and on the page. Learn from the masters of the craft: fiction authors.

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5 Tips: Hey, That Was My Idea – I Just Didn’t Think of it Yet! Nailing Down Your Best Ideas Before They Get Away

by Pamela JaneFebruary 5, 2012
5 Tips: Hey, That Was My Idea – I Just Didn’t Think of it Yet! Nailing Down Your Best Ideas Before They Get Away

Pamela Jane is back with more great tips for memoir writers. This time she tackles the issue of my valuing our own good ideas.

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Writing Tips for Memoir Writers: A Video Camera and a Memoir

by Matilda ButlerJanuary 31, 2012
Writing Tips for Memoir Writers: A Video Camera and a Memoir

Memoir writing tips from the perspective of a videographer.

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Words for Women Writing Memoir, #29

by Matilda ButlerJanuary 29, 2012
Words for Women Writing Memoir, #29

Memoir Writing Tip: Check the origin of words and when they were first introduced into the English language.

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