Turning Memories Into Memoirs: A Handbook for Writing Lifestories

Turning Memories Into Memoirs contains countless helpful suggestions for remembering--researching--organizing--collecting and writing memories and family or personal stories. It includes

* how-to writing exercises
* clear explanation of literary techniques
* proven motivational supports and
* examples from the workshops.

Turning Memories is a useful reference and guide for both beginners and experienced writers who want to write personal and family stories.

Revised and Expanded New Edition includes--

* advice on how to establish and maintain a writing life
* info about how to craft a unified collection from individual stories
* insider tips about self-pubishing options
* guidance to explore archetypes to inform your characterization
* advice on how to use the Internet to build a wider historical context for your memoirs
* 16 all new example lifestories from Turning Memories participants and affiliate teachers
* an updated bibliography
* a total of 272 pages
* 200+ photos