In Journey of Memoir you will find lessons on how to write a great
scene; information on the difference between freewriting and outlining,
and why you need both; timeline and turning point exercises to help
create structure; and much more. This unique workbook gives you the
tools you need to begin, develop, and complete your memoir. "Memoir guru
Linda Joy Myers packs a lot into this useful manual. This is more than a
workbook full of exercises and prompts-it's a guide from a veteran who
understands the complexity of the memoir journey. If you're writing a
memoir, this workbook will become your new best friend." -Brooke Warner,
author of What's Your Book? "This helpful workbook is crammed with
practical advice, thought-provoking questions, resources, and space to
jot down ideas. Linda Joy Myers has created a toolkit any writer can use
to successfully write, refine, and publish a memoir. I only wish I'd had
it when I was writing mine." -Eleanor Vincent, author of Swimming with
Maya: A Mother's Story "Myers has written the definitive guide on how to
transform your life journey into a powerful, well-structured, memorable
story that will touch readers. For the beginner or the seasoned writer,
Journey of Memoir is destined to become a classic." -Jordan E.
Rosenfeld, author of Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene
at a Time "It's about time someone wrote a real guide for memoirists of
all levels. A must-read for anyone who has ever wanted to write their
life story but didn't know where to begin. Concise, simple, and highly
effective." -Oksana Marafioti, author of American Gypsy
