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Memoir
The word memoir comes from the Latin memoire, meaning “memory” or “reminiscence”. Memoirs are a subclass of an autobiography. A memoir is an autobiographical writing; however it tends to encompass the writer’s entire life span. Memoirs follow a chronological scope determined by the writers’ context, therefore making it more flexible than traditional autobiographies. Memoirs have become a very prevalent form of literature available for public consumption. Though you would think that they are memoirs of celebrities or historical figures, that is no longer the case. For example, people who have lived extraordinary experiences have found a new and intriguing way to write about it; through memoirs. The art of writing a compelling memoir can be broken down to a handful of basic steps.
The most important step in writing a compelling memoir is to “go deep” into emotional experiences (Crayne, 08). A good way to help to convey an emotional experience in a memoir would be to try and remember exactly how it was and how you felt while that particular event was happening. Some writers of memoirs find it helpful to go as far as writing a complete story about the specific events being recalled. Some find it important to write from the point of view of the younger you, who went through the experience, as opposed to the present you who is recalling through memory. The more descriptive the memory is including place and time of specific events, the more a reader can find themselves understanding through the writers eyes. A common goal of writing a memoir is to write what you would normally be afraid to write. Readers often gain a better experience through your writing by emotionally connecting with the writers’ words and conviction. Often, these readers that are able to emotionally connect with the memoir will mostly favor these deep, descriptive and emotionally charged sections of the memoir they are reading.
Victory Crayne wrote in 2008, “If it feels like you’re writing a novel, well, in a way you are!” Memoirs that have complicated emotional conflicts experienced by the reader through the writer, often reads like a novel due to the interesting characters, detailed visions and descriptive scenes that people enjoy while they are reading (Crayne, 08). One should not be afraid to write any of their feelings, experiences or emotions. While keeping yourself open-minded, you end up with a more authentic feel to your final product. In the end, your memoir gives a more authentic feel to your story. With a gripping, captivating memoir, you are more likely to get noticed by all potential readers, including publicists and publications.
The most important step in writing a compelling memoir is to “go deep” into emotional experiences (Crayne, 08). A good way to help to convey an emotional experience in a memoir would be to try and remember exactly how it was and how you felt while that particular event was happening. Some writers of memoirs find it helpful to go as far as writing a complete story about the specific events being recalled. Some find it important to write from the point of view of the younger you, who went through the experience, as opposed to the present you who is recalling through memory. The more descriptive the memory is including place and time of specific events, the more a reader can find themselves understanding through the writers eyes. A common goal of writing a memoir is to write what you would normally be afraid to write. Readers often gain a better experience through your writing by emotionally connecting with the writers’ words and conviction. Often, these readers that are able to emotionally connect with the memoir will mostly favor these deep, descriptive and emotionally charged sections of the memoir they are reading.
Victory Crayne wrote in 2008, “If it feels like you’re writing a novel, well, in a way you are!” Memoirs that have complicated emotional conflicts experienced by the reader through the writer, often reads like a novel due to the interesting characters, detailed visions and descriptive scenes that people enjoy while they are reading (Crayne, 08). One should not be afraid to write any of their feelings, experiences or emotions. While keeping yourself open-minded, you end up with a more authentic feel to your final product. In the end, your memoir gives a more authentic feel to your story. With a gripping, captivating memoir, you are more likely to get noticed by all potential readers, including publicists and publications.
Works Cited
Crayne, Victory. (2008, August 12). “Getting Started Writing a Memoir.” Retrieved June 8, 2010, from Crayne: www.crayne.com
Crayne, Victory. (2008, August 12). “Getting Started Writing a Memoir.” Retrieved June 8, 2010, from Crayne: www.crayne.com
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