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COURSE IN WRITING YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHYHow to Create a Tangible Legacy to be Preserved and Honoured, as Simple as Paint-by-Number! CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: SHARPENING THE PENCIL How to begin writing your memoir CHAPTER 2: REMEMBERING THE STORIES How to shake out all those memories CHAPTER 3: RE-LIVING THE STORIES How to deal with your emotions while writing CHAPTER 4: WRITING AS A SENIOR How to honour yourself at this stage in your life CHAPTER 5: HOLDING THE MICROPHONE, SPINNING THE TAPE How to do other kinds of memoir work CHAPTER 6: LIVING AS A COLLECTOR How to use memorabilia to tap the memories CHAPTER 7: GIVING YOURSELF PERMISSION TO GO WILD How to unleash your creativity CHAPTER 8: "OH YOU'VE GOT TO HAVE FRIENDS" How to find a community CHAPTER 9: SLOWING DOWN TO WRITE How to be a successful retiree and writer CHAPTER 10: PLANNING THE PARTY How to launch your memoir CHAPTER 11: WHAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE WRITTEN How to get inspired! Suggested Reading Writing Exercises Noreen Shanahan |
Download Rampant with Memory© and start your memoir today! $9.95 Rampant with Memory covers the mechanics of writing, and inspires creative and intellectual stimulation. Anyone can follow the simple guidelines, with remarkable results. *The question of memory: how to allow for persuasive, creative, interpretations of experience; what is "truth"; how to trust your memory. *Writing prompts, some as simple as: describe your first stirrings of youth? Twitches of age? I'll examine the art of memoir writing, particularly as it pertains to older adults. *Tips on writing and revising, the importance of second drafts and self-editing as opportunities to deepen your reflections and present them more authentically. *The emotional part of this work, spirituality you bring to the task. *Design and presentation of your book and discuss how you might want to launch it, whether in your family, community, or to a wider audience through publication. Download Rampant with Memory© and start your memoir today! $9.95
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