A Story That Matters: A Gratifying Approach to Writing about Your Life

ISBN-13: 9781943006120 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 225 str.

Gina L. Carroll

Opis

Not everyone has a best-selling memoir in them. But we do all have a story that matters to someone--our children, our lovers, our colleagues, and most importantly, ourselves. A Story that Matters offers an accessible and simplified way to get your stories written. Each chapter is divided into three sections: the first discusses memoir writing in the context of themes--motherhood, childhood, relationships, professional life, and spiritual journey; the second provides basic writing and editing prescription, with a focus on common beginner mistakes and roadblocks; and the third provides a sample story related to the life theme discussed in the first section of the chapter. Chock full of writing and editing lessons that focus on how to get a first draft written and how to craft the draft into a compelling story, A Story That Matters explores our ability to help, heal, and connect to others through story, reminding us of the greater need for a broader array of authentic voices in the story-sharing universe.