I am writing a themed family event memoir, I guess? I would have called it a psychological memoir but that isn't an option. It's about my relationship with a narcissistic mother and how that played out in my life between the ages of 12 and 14. Thanks for covering memoirs, Shaelin.
My memoirish story recounts my senior year of high school and the following summer before college. It’s like Less Than Zero meets Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Sort of dark with minimal humor, teen disillusionment and a lot of partying, but as truthful as I could be. Not to sound narcissistic but I’m pretty proud of it and it was a cathartic experience writing it.
oh wow. I didn't know that there are different types of memoir until this video.thank you for this. Now I understand that I am writing an experience memoir kind of autobiographical too.
I'm planning an event memoir that chronicles my mother's final illness and death and how I managed to sever the mother-daughter bond in order to overcome grief and live a transformed life.
You forgot Memoirs that incorporate non-fiction/educational info, like Memoirs of an Addicted Brain. I'm struggling to find writing tips for this type of memoir.
So I’m starting the very difficult task of writing my own memoir about childhood abuse and poverty. In order for it to have the impact it needs the story itself spans most of my 36 years but I still believe it fall into the memoir category. I feel like my story hits too many themes and I’m worried that’s an issue . Such as back stories on family members, crime, childhood, survival, trauma, addiction, etc. I’m not too worried about if it’s commercial enough because my main goal it to help others by sharing my story. I know it’s an awful subject but it’s so very important and I would love to hear your input on this style of memoir! I’m currently reading The body keeps score and it’s really pushing me to get my story out there. Also would you suggest a ghost writer? And who pays for one?
I'm also reading The Body Keeps the Score! I'm a memoir-writing coach so I hope I can drop a few thoughts I had while reading your post. You're courageous for thinking about, grappling with, and writing through these heavy topics and it's beautiful that you want to help others who've survived similar traumas. 💗 I think yours could be a cross between Thematic and Autobiographical Memoir types. A hybrid where it's your story but these themes pop up a lot. And maybe there is an even greater theme or thread that links all those others. I say that if the theme seems too daunting, look instead for the thread that runs through the themes/topics. I would not suggest a ghostwriter, because there is so much power in writing it yourself. I would definitely suggest an editor (or multiple, if you'd like) once you've finished. But being the one to write it is transformational. Even if you then end up getting it heavily edited.
Is the first link under “Learn More” supposed to be linking to a list of different genres or a list of memoirs to read? I can’t seem to find this ultimate list of memoirs! 😅
My memoir is about me and my daughter and how I was forced to lie to her about being her older sister, instead of her mother, despite the fact that I was 27 when I gave birth to her. Is that an experience, theme, or family memoir or all 3?
I think I’m writing a memoir that lies somewhere between autobiographical and celebrity? I’m writing about how I find American ninja warrior and the lessons I learned from it. I was inspired by other sports memoirs. I’m struggling to find the balance between narrative and exposition
Thank you ! I admit to having difficulty with the speed of your delivery; too fast for me to fully absorb. Mentioned were several authors and their works. This info moved past me too quickly. I also admit that I’m quite older than you; perhaps those younger have no challenges in speaking or hearing rapidly moving narrative. Your presentation was helpful, but I’m wondering if some pauses would have helped the delivery. Thanks again
hi im watching this video and have a question. sorry i didnt wait till the end of the video to ask, i dont want to forget. so what is the difference between a blog and a memoir? is it literally because its bound to paper that makes it a memoir?
Hi I'm trying to figure out what sub genre of memoir I want to write. What is the difference between the autobiographical memoir and the experience memoir?
Hi I would describe my writing as A Memoir I've written so far 40000 words. just recently I've started conversations between two characters so my question is. does this become fiction because obviously I've made up the conversation cos I wasn't there , am I making sense? does this happen in a memoir? Dialogue between two other people. this is my first time writing sorry if I sound naive.
I supposed I've already written an event memoir, chronicling my time living somewhere.. undesirable. I'm currently working on a themed memoir just about young love :)
Very informative. Just one question: why do you use that growl in your voice, at the end of each sentence? It's a little distracting from your great content.
there's a semi-unofficial term for this! autofiction its totally fine to do, but you would have to sell it as fiction instead of as a memoir, because memoirs are 100% nonfiction but there's lots of successful autofiction works!
I’m afraid that what I’m writing is part fiction part non-fiction mostly about my life it really is just all over the place more like a diary but I’m adding photographs and poetry and art and my drawing drawing
You sounds intellectual person. I Need your input. I want to write my story of love and incorporate all the love letters written by my friend date by date of 10 years Romance of love. What is your advice to me and please suggest me the kind books I should read on this subject.
Reedsy I love channel and your knowledge. I am working on my story, about an being an alcoholic, and overcoming my addiction. Starts when I first drank as a teen, until adulthood, unsure if it's a biography, autobio memoir etc. Help if you can, thanks in advance 😊 joei
Well, I guess all memoirs are written in first person, otherwise, I would have stated that I'm writing a first person memoir. I once tried to write one, however, aren't memoirs for really famous, or popular people? I mean, that's usually what helps move the memoir. Who's going to want to read the life story of an obscure folk. . .?
I am writing a themed family event memoir, I guess? I would have called it a psychological memoir but that isn't an option. It's about my relationship with a narcissistic mother and how that played out in my life between the ages of 12 and 14. Thanks for covering memoirs, Shaelin.
Loved the humour when talking about celebrity memoirs 😂
My memoirish story recounts my senior year of high school and the following summer before college. It’s like Less Than Zero meets Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Sort of dark with minimal humor, teen disillusionment and a lot of partying, but as truthful as I could be. Not to sound narcissistic but I’m pretty proud of it and it was a cathartic experience writing it.
oh wow. I didn't know that there are different types of memoir until this video.thank you for this. Now I understand that I am writing an experience memoir kind of autobiographical too.
I'm planning an event memoir that chronicles my mother's final illness and death and how I managed to sever the mother-daughter bond in order to overcome grief and live a transformed life.
Edwidge Danticat is a woman. I thought I'd mention that since the person in this video refers to her as "he" two times. 😉
Working on a family memoir about my grandmother’s childhood in the early 1900s.
Plz suggest me a memoir.... Becoz I participated in memoir competition in India .... Even I don't know what is memoir.....?_😑
Shaelin, so glad, after so much trawling, that I found you. Thanks.
You forgot Memoirs that incorporate non-fiction/educational info, like Memoirs of an Addicted Brain.
I'm struggling to find writing tips for this type of memoir.
Great breakdown!
So I’m starting the very difficult task of writing my own memoir about childhood abuse and poverty. In order for it to have the impact it needs the story itself spans most of my 36 years but I still believe it fall into the memoir category. I feel like my story hits too many themes and I’m worried that’s an issue . Such as back stories on family members, crime, childhood, survival, trauma, addiction, etc. I’m not too worried about if it’s commercial enough because my main goal it to help others by sharing my story. I know it’s an awful subject but it’s so very important and I would love to hear your input on this style of memoir! I’m currently reading The body keeps score and it’s really pushing me to get my story out there. Also would you suggest a ghost writer? And who pays for one?
I'm also reading The Body Keeps the Score! I'm a memoir-writing coach so I hope I can drop a few thoughts I had while reading your post. You're courageous for thinking about, grappling with, and writing through these heavy topics and it's beautiful that you want to help others who've survived similar traumas. 💗
I think yours could be a cross between Thematic and Autobiographical Memoir types. A hybrid where it's your story but these themes pop up a lot. And maybe there is an even greater theme or thread that links all those others. I say that if the theme seems too daunting, look instead for the thread that runs through the themes/topics.
I would not suggest a ghostwriter, because there is so much power in writing it yourself. I would definitely suggest an editor (or multiple, if you'd like) once you've finished. But being the one to write it is transformational. Even if you then end up getting it heavily edited.
I think if you write it it will get your heart! Hard to write something like that for someone else.
Would a memoir from a fictional character's pov fall under one of these categories or would that be closer to a novel?
Is the first link under “Learn More” supposed to be linking to a list of different genres or a list of memoirs to read? I can’t seem to find this ultimate list of memoirs! 😅
My memoir is about me and my daughter and how I was forced to lie to her about being her older sister, instead of her mother, despite the fact that I was 27 when I gave birth to her. Is that an experience, theme, or family memoir or all 3?
So you did incest?
A themed memoir for me. Thanks a lot 🙏 💓
I'm writing a theme autobiography travel memoir.
I think I’m writing a memoir that lies somewhere between autobiographical and celebrity? I’m writing about how I find American ninja warrior and the lessons I learned from it. I was inspired by other sports memoirs. I’m struggling to find the balance between narrative and exposition
Thank you ! I admit to having difficulty with the speed of your delivery; too fast for me to fully absorb. Mentioned were several authors and their works. This info moved past me too quickly. I also admit that I’m quite older than you; perhaps those younger have no challenges in speaking or hearing rapidly moving narrative. Your presentation was helpful, but I’m wondering if some pauses would have helped the delivery. Thanks again
What is memoir craze ?
hi im watching this video and have a question. sorry i didnt wait till the end of the video to ask, i dont want to forget. so what is the difference between a blog and a memoir? is it literally because its bound to paper that makes it a memoir?
I am currently figuring out what memoir to write so I can write it tommrow and edit and proof read it by sunday so I can turn it in before it's due.
Hi I'm trying to figure out what sub genre of memoir I want to write. What is the difference between the autobiographical memoir and the experience memoir?
Hi I would describe my writing as A Memoir I've written so far 40000 words. just recently I've started conversations between two characters so my question is. does this become fiction because obviously I've made up the conversation cos I wasn't there , am I making sense? does this happen in a memoir? Dialogue between two other people. this is my first time writing sorry if I sound naive.
I supposed I've already written an event memoir, chronicling my time living somewhere.. undesirable. I'm currently working on a themed memoir just about young love :)
gl
Very informative. Just one question: why do you use that growl in your voice, at the end of each sentence? It's a little distracting from your great content.
I had someone make a very smart remark this person said that if you’re not famous you should not bother writing a memoir
you have a lot if celebrities who do minor biography articles diaries
How much is a writing fee for memoir (average)?
Can you mix fiction and nonfiction with your memoir
there's a semi-unofficial term for this! autofiction
its totally fine to do, but you would have to sell it as fiction instead of as a memoir, because memoirs are 100% nonfiction
but there's lots of successful autofiction works!
I’m afraid that what I’m writing is part fiction part non-fiction mostly about my life it really is just all over the place more like a diary but I’m adding photographs and poetry and art and my drawing drawing
You sounds intellectual person. I Need your input. I want to write my story of love and incorporate all the love letters written by my friend date by date of 10 years Romance of love. What is your advice to me and please suggest me the kind books I should read on this subject.
Haveyou firstly considered getting permission to publish the words of your friend. Think copyright.
How to mix genres? Horror with myth and your themed, family, travel memoir
Reedsy I love channel and your knowledge. I am working on my story, about an being an alcoholic, and overcoming my addiction. Starts when I first drank as a teen, until adulthood, unsure if it's a biography, autobio memoir etc. Help if you can, thanks in advance 😊 joei
I misheard "comedians" as "Canadians" at first.
Well, I guess all memoirs are written in first person, otherwise, I would have stated that I'm writing a first person memoir.
I once tried to write one, however, aren't memoirs for really famous, or popular people?
I mean, that's usually what helps move the memoir.
Who's going to want to read the life story of an obscure folk. . .?
The people around them that want to know more about the person.
Maybe even lots of other people years later, you never know. ;)
yey memoir! ❤
760 Days to Freedom: A Memoir of A Love Affair (P.S.) Google or Facebook...leave it there authors.
Hi, I liked your channel very much, kindly can you provide an Arabic translation?🤍
Historically Mysteries and Conspiracies Themed
Why does she sound scared?
overARCing ???
What?! Edwidge Danticat (4 min :30sec) is a she not a he. Bad mistake.
sank you
ur epic games like honzik
Edwidge Danticat is a woman.
wasting my english class