Download or read book 101 Creative Writing Prompts for Memoir Writers written by Alyssa Archer and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-17 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writership is pleased to present the first in our series of creative writing prompt books. 101 Creative Writing Prompts for Memoir Writers is chock full of gorgeous pictures and writing prompts for you to jump-start that memoir you've been wanting to write. Complete with an introduction to freewriting, this book provides lots of fodder for your creative explorations. Approach the prompts in order or flip to a random page for new inspiration. Revisit the prompts for a deeper dive into the topic at hand. When combined with a daily practice, these prompts will help illuminate the themes and messages you want to write about in your memoir. Explore your life's defining experiences, adventure, adversity, and accomplishments through these writing exercises.

Download or read book Write Your Memoir 101 Writing Prompts to Get You Started written by S. A. M. Richards and published by SAMR. This book was released on 2022-08-24 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beat writer's block with 101 writing prompts and finish crafting your life's story with this fun collection of prompts. This exciting resource of creative writing exercises is designed to help you to crush writer's block. This book is designed to unlock a treasure trove of awesome ideas to start your own life story. This collection is useful for those who have a burning desire to tell their life stories, to share their experiences with others, to count, to be counted, to share their family histories, to leave an inspiring legacy behind. Have fun with these prompts!

Download or read book 101 Creative Writing Exercises written by Melissa Donovan and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-03 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 101 Creative Writing Exercises takes you on an adventure through the world of creative writing. Explore different forms and genres by experimenting with fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Discover effective writing concepts, tools, and techniques. Create projects you can publish. Ideal for new and experienced writers alike, this book will enlighten and inspire you with exciting new ideas. Freewriting Journaling and Memoir Fiction and Storytelling Form Poetry and Free Verse Article and Blog Writing By Melissa Donovan, Founder and Editor of Writing Forward, a critically acclaimed blog packed with creative writing tips and ideas

Download or read book The Truth of Memoir written by Kerry Cohen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baring the Truth in Your Memoir When you write a memoir or personal essay, you dare to reveal the truths of your experience: about yourself, and about others in your life. How do you expose long-guarded secrets and discuss bad behavior? How do you gracefully portray your family members, friends, spouses, exes, and children without damaging your relationships? How do you balance your respect for others with your desire to tell the truth? In The Truth of Memoir, best-selling memoirist Kerry Cohen provides insight and guidelines for depicting the characters who appear in your work with honesty and compassion. You'll learn how to choose which details to include and which secrets to tell, how to render the people in your life artfully and fully on the page, and what reactions you can expect from those you include in your work--as well as from readers and the media. Featuring over twenty candid essays from memoirists sharing their experiences and advice, as well as exercises for writing about others in your memoirs and essays, The Truth of Memoir will give you the courage and confidence to write your story--and all of its requisite characters--with truth and grace. "Kerry Cohen's The Truth of Memoir is a smart, soulful, psychologically astute guide to first-person writing. She reveals everything you want to know--but were afraid to ask--about telling your life story." --Susan Shapiro, author of eight books including Only As Good as Your Word, and co-author of The Bosnia List

Download or read book Turning Memories Into Memoirs written by Denis Ledoux and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now would-be writers can learn how to create a meaningful work that invites a touching glimpse into yesteryear. This guide will help them bring the past alive and share it with others in a captivating way, as the author offers advice and skills from his popular workshops. Highlighted with more than 60 photos.

Download or read book Old Friend from Far Away written by Natalie Goldberg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-03-10 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her first book to focus solely on writing since her classic work "Writing Down the Bones," Goldberg reaffirms her status as one of the foremost teachers by redefining the practice of writing memoir.

Download or read book 99 Writing Prompts for Memoir Journal Writers Who Are STUCK written by Carolyn V. Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's possible simply to go through life noticing things and writing them down and that this is OK, it's worth doing... the seemingly insignificant things that most of us spend our days noticing are really significant, have meaning, and tell us something." - Joan DidionThis is not just another list-of-writing-prompts-book because Carolyn V. Hamilton has included personal stories to inspire you to be ruthlessly hones with yourself. And she has done so honestly, openly, and with no holds barred. Just as she encourages you to do.WARNING: Sharing your personal thoughts with yourself in a written format can lead to unbridled self-exploration and self-knowledge.Carolyn V. Hamilton's goal has been to provide you with lots of often odd and unusual things to think about when you sit down to write your memoir or to write in your daily journal. Your emotional reactions to Carolyn's personal stories may give you some new insight into yourself, and how you prefer to tell your stories. Her memoir students and clients often tell her that it's not easy, or not always preferable, to be blunt and raw.In this book you'll find intriguing story prompt titles like, "What Mom Said", "Eavesdropping", "The Tsunami Wedding", "That Foul Smell", "Close Encounters of the Police Kind", and "Stung, Bitten, Ravaged."If you are writing a memoir, these prompts can give you some ideas for something to write when you are "stuck." And that piece may well find its way into the big picture of your story.From the author of The 5 Important Parts of a Successful Memoir & Why You Need Them and Power Editing For Memoir Writers, this comprehensive book will spark your inspiration and immediately unleash your creativity.It may also help you to deep-dive into yourself and discover daring and daunting epiphanies.

Download or read book You Can Do It Sam written by Amy Hest and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007-08-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Endearing characters add to the sweetness and fulfillment that younger children will identify with, making this third Sam and Mrs. Bear story quite a delicious morsel." — Kirkus Reviews "Little ones will find this both a suitable precursor to nap time and a spur to be brave and act generously — just like Sam." — Booklist Mrs. Bear and Sam are baking cakes for their friends.

Download or read book The Memoir Project written by Marion Roach Smith and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-09 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary "practical resource for beginners" looking to write their own memoir—​now new and revised (Kirkus Reviews)! The greatest story you could write is one you've experienced yourself. Knowing where to start is the hardest part, but it just got a little easier with this essential guidebook for anyone wanting to write a memoir. Did you know that the #1 thing that baby boomers want to do in retirement is write a book—about themselves? It's not that every person has lived such a unique or dramatic life, but we inherently understand that writing a memoir—whether it's a book, blog, or just a letter to a child—is the single greatest path to self-examination. Through the use of disarmingly frank, but wildly fun tactics that offer you simple and effective guidelines that work, you can stop treading water in writing exercises or hiding behind writer's block. Previously self-published under the title, Writing What You Know: Raelia, this book has found an enthusiastic audience that now writes with intent.

Download or read book The Plot Whisperer written by Martha Alderson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to create stories that build suspense, reveal character, and engage your audience with this ultimate guide to writing. When it comes to writing bestsellers, it’s all about the plot. Trouble is, plot is where most writers fall down—but you don’t have to be one of them. With this book, you’ll learn how to create stories that build suspense, reveal character, and engage readers—one scene at a time. Celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson has devised a plotting system that’s as innovative as it is easy to implement. With her foolproof blueprint, you’ll learn to devise a successful storyline for any genre. She shows how to: -Use the power of the Universal Story -Create plot lines and subplots that work together -Effectively use a scene tracker for maximum impact -Insert energetic markers at the right points in your story -Show character transformation at the book’s climax This is the ultimate guide for you to write page-turners that sell!

Download or read book Writing a Memoir from Stuck to Finished written by Karen Dustman and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12-12 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Everyone has great stories to tell. My mission in this book is to help you find a way to finally tell that great life story!"Preserving memoirs and life stories can be a real challenge, especially if you've never done it before. This step-by-step guide to writing family or personal history is designed to help you get those important stories down on paper! From how to begin ("assembling your toolbox") to creating your finished product, this book simplifies the process. And there are plenty of tips for help along the way. Best of all, it includes a wealth of tips, suggestions, examples, and sample questions to help you get un-stuck and see your project through to a successful finish!Author Karen Dustman has helped preserve fascinating life histories for over 20 years and loves teaching in-person Life Story writing classes. She's the author of over a dozen books, and is working on an e-course for Memoir writers. For more information about Karen, her books, free newsletter, articles and more, visit @WriteYourMemoir on Facebook and check out http: //www.Clairitage.com

Download or read book 101 Story Starters for Teens written by Batch of Batch of Books and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your writing skills to the next level with these fun and creative story starters for teens. This workbook contains over 100 creative writing prompts for teenagers in middle school and high school. Kids in grades 8-12 will get plenty of ideas for their next Language Arts class, short story assignment, or storytelling project. Whether you're using this book in the classroom or at home, these story starters will banish blank-page anxiety and kick your teen's imagination into high gear. It's great for teachers, parents, students, aspiring authors, and anyone who loves to write exciting young adult stories. Give 101 Story Starters for Teens as a gift for holidays, birthdays, stocking stuffers, or as teacher appreciation gifts. You can also keep it for yourself and use the prompts as writing warm-ups, short story ideas, and inspiration for full-length novels. Inside, you'll find story starters in each of the following genres: Science fiction. Fantasy. Mystery and Thrillers. Humor. Historical Fiction. Realistic Fiction. Horror. Romance. Make writer's block a thing of the past! These story starters are perfect for teens ages 13-18 but can be used by anyone interested in writing for the YA market. Books in this series: 101 Story Starters for Little Kids (for grades 1-3). 101 Story Starters for Kids (for grades 3-7). 101 Story Starters for Teens (for grades 8-12).

Download or read book Writer s Digest University written by The Editors of Writer's Digest and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-10-08 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You need to Write and Sell Your Work This is the ultimate crash course in writing and publishing! Inside you'll find comprehensive instruction, up-to-date market listings, a CD featuring recorded live webinars with industry professionals, an all-access pass to WritersMarket.com, and more. Writer's Digest University is the perfect resource for you, no matter your experience level. This one-stop resource contains: • Quick and comprehensive answers to common questions including: "How do I write a successful novel?" and "How do I know if self-publishing is right for me?" • Instruction and examples for formatting and submitting fiction, nonfiction, articles, children's writing, scripts, and verse. • Advanced instruction on business-related issues like marketing and publicity, using social media, freelancing for corporations, keeping finances in order, and setting the right price for your work. • A detailed look at what agents want and how to get one that best fits your needs. • Market listings for publishers and agents open to unsolicited work and new writers, contests and awards, and conferences and workshops. • A CD with recordings of 4 popular WD webinars: How Do I Get My Book Published?, How to Land a Literary Agent, How Writers Can Succeed in the Future of Digital Publishing, and Freelance Basics.* • A scratch-off code that gives you a one-year subscription to WritersMarket.com and a 20% discount on the WritersDigestUniversity.com course of your choice.* Get started now with everything you need to build a thriving writing career. Whether you're starting from scratch or have a bit of experience, you'll find the tools you need for success. *PLEASE NOTE: CDs and one-year subscription are NOT included with the ebook version of this title.

Download or read book 1200 Creative Writing Prompts written by Melissa Donovan and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-03 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Perfect for writers who are feeling uninspired or who simply want to tackle a new writing challenge, 1200 Creative Writing Prompts has something for everyone. Whether you write fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction, you'll find plenty of fresh ideas inside this book" --

Download or read book Write Your Memoir written by Memoir Writer and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 144 8X10 pages, with 72 memoir writing prompts.A memoir is a significant slice of time during your life, not your whole life. These prompts are a deep dive into the details of your chosen time frame.This is not a "how" to write book but it is a "what" to write book. Some of these prompts might be uncomfortable but do the best you can. You might be amazed by what you discover.Cover has glossy finish.

Download or read book The Very Short Story Starter written by John Gillard and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Think about your writing from a new perspective and learn to tell a story in the most effective way possible with this flash fiction workbook. Popular with creative writers around the world, flash fiction is an ultra-short story format (usually 1,000 words or less) that distills a narrative into its most economic and impactful form. In this lay-flat paperback workbook you'll find 101 flash fiction writing prompts, each crafted to inspire an incredible variety of very short stories. Some prompts instruct you to focus on setting or developing a specific character. Other prompts ask you to play with story structure, to begin at the end or jump right into the middle of the action. You are also encouraged to bring the journal to different locations (a coffee shop or a museum) and take story cues from your surroundings. With helpful writing tips and just the right amount of space to write, this journal is the perfect tool to jump-start a flash fiction writing practice.

Download or read book White Matter written by Janet Sternburg and published by Hawthorne Books. This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: White Matter: A Memoir of Family and Medicine is the story of a Bostonian close-knit Jewish working-class family of five sisters and one brother and the impact they and their next generation endured due to the popularization of lobotomy during the 20th century. When Janet Sternburg’s grandfather abandoned his family, and her uncle, Bennie, became increasing mentally ill, Sternburg’s mother and aunts had to bind together and make crucial decisions for the family’s survival. Two of the toughest familial decisions they made were to have Bennie undergo a lobotomy to treat his schizophrenia and later to have youngest sister, Francie, undergo the same procedure to treat severe depression. Both heartrending decisions were largely a result of misinformation disseminated that popularized and legitimized lobotomy. Woven into Sternburg’s story are notable figures that influenced the family as well as the entire medical field. In 1949, Egas Moniz was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for developing the lobotomy, and in the three years that followed his acceptance of the award, more Americans underwent the surgery than during the previous 14 years. By the early 1950s, Walter Freeman developed an alternate technique for lobotomy, which he proselytized during his travels throughout the country in a van he dubbed the “Lobotomobile.” The phrase “prefrontal lobotomy” was common currency growing up in Janet Sternburg’s family and in White Matter she details this scientific discovery that disconnects the brain’s white matter, leaving a person without feelings, and its undeserved legitimization and impact on her family. She writes as a daughter consumed with questions about her mother and aunts—all well meaning women who decided their siblings’ mental health issues would be best treated with lobotomies. By the late 1970s, the surgical practice was almost completely out of favor, but its effects left patients and their families with complicated legacies as well as a stain on American medical history. Every generation has to make its own medical choices based on knowledge that will inevitably come to seem inadequate in the future. How do we live with our choices when we see their consequences?