My Memoir Workbook
By Marcia Rosen
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This memoir workbook demonstrates the importance of writing your story; it also gives you the tools and guidance you need to do it. Work at your own pace and say what you want to say in your own words.
This is your book, designed to tell about your life in your own voice. The workbook provides you with inspiration, motivation, and encouragement to finish the task.
Writing your life story can be daunting and emotional, but it can also be fulfilling and rewarding. Share how you loved, cried, struggled, and survived with My Memoir Workbook.
Marcia Rosen is a miracle worker who could coax a memoir out of anyone. Inspiring and creative, she shows us how to shape our ideas and memories into a manuscript. With insight and humor, this book moves us all a few steps closer to our dream. And anyone who knows Marcia will recognize her warm and wise voice on every page.
Pesi Dinnerstein
A Cluttered Life: Searching for God,
Serenity, and My Missing Keys
Having had no experience in writing, but with a burning desire to try to help people reach their goals, I asked Marcia Rosen to help me with the process. Let me tell you, that was the wisest decision I ever made. Marcia has a unique ability to explain the process and help you along. She is upbeat and very knowledgeable in writing and publishing. She will guide you, encourage you and direct your progress. I really could not have done my book without her. Thank you Marcia.
Dr. Harris R. Cohen
Lessons Learned: How to Negotiate
The Life You Want to Live
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My Memoir Workbook - Marcia Rosen
Copyright © Marcia Rosen 2012
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ISBN: 978-1-4582-0301-4 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-4582-0300-7 (e)
Abbott Press rev. date:5/11/2012
Contents
YOUR MEMOIR WORKBOOK
1. Information Gathering Process
2. Where to Start
3. The Process
4. Beginnings
5. Point-of-View, Tone and Character Development
6. Creating Your Structure
7. Backstory
8. Summary or Outline of Your LifeStory
9. Memoir Checklist
10. Keeping Motivated, Inspired and Encouraged
11. Writing Your Memoir – How to Follow Through to Completion
12. Some Reminders…and a Few More Things You Should Know
13. Organizing Your Book for Publication
14. Publishing and Marketing Your Memoir
Resources
A Story About Writing: A collection of Pens
What is a Memoir?
It is a LifeStory
What is your LifeStory?
It is a story you write about your life and how you lived it
This workbook is dedicated to you!