Most aspiring memoirists freeze at the starting line. Not because they don’t care, but because all they can see is the end. A finished book. A publishing deal. A shelf at Barnes & Noble. And that vision, while beautiful, is overwhelming when you’re staring at a blank page between school pickups and staff meetings.
Read MoreA well-edited memoir doesn’t erase your voice. It amplifies it. It’s not about cutting your truth. It’s about cutting through the noise so your truth rings louder and clearer.
Editing helps you unearth the real message behind your memories. It helps you focus your story, deepen your themes, and make choices about what to include and what to let go.
Read MoreAI is not the enemy. It’s a tool. A powerful one. And when used with intention, it can help brainstorm, outline, summarize research, and even organize your ideas when your brain is doing its best impression of a cluttered junk drawer.
But here’s where I plant my flag: AI cannot write your memoir. It shouldn’t. And more importantly. It can’t.
Read MoreYour writing style is not just a set of techniques; it's the fingerprint of your narrative identity. Embracing what comes naturally to you is not only liberating but also instrumental in shaping a memoir that resonates.
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