How to Write Your Book of Memoirs Fast! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Earma Brown   
Wednesday, 29 October 2008

Thinking of writing about your life? Your story is important. Don't let the events of your life fade away. Keep on living through writing your book of memoirs......

How to Write Your Book of Memoirs Fast!

Start Writing Your Life Story Now

Thinking of writing about your life? Your story is important. Don't let the events of your life fade away. Keep on living through writing your book of memoirs......


Who said it was too hard to write your life story? That's a myth; you can write your memoirs fast. The truth is anyone can write a book of memoirs. Well, anyone with a strong desire can do it.

You might think aha; I knew there was a catch. No really. You can easily write your book of memoirs. It's the same with everything. You have to want it first. If you want to write your life story fast, here are 5 top tips that will speed you on your way to a successful book of memoirs.

1. Know every life story is important.

Every fingerprint is unique and so is every life story. If told effectively, realize there's hundreds if not thousands that will benefit from your life experiences. Your story, your events, your unique journey is worth sharing. Even if it's just for the next generation of your family, do it for them.

2. Discover how to tell your story well.

Though important, the details of your story are boring. No one wants to hear about the small and insignificant things of your life. Find out how to develop story telling abilities. Unless you are already famous, most people will not naturally want to read your story. They would rather go to the dentist and endure a root canal.

3. Recognize all stories fade.

Less than a couple of hundred years from now people probably won't remember you. Let's be real; can you remember your great grandfather's full name without looking it up? Most people can't. Just think; your great grandparents more than likely lived less than a hundred years ago. They laughed, cried, accomplished things, went through things. Yet no one remembers their name not even family. Let's bring it closer to home; in 4 or 5 decades no one will remember you either. So it's up to you. You have to write your important life story so generations to come will remember.

4. Make your memoirs eventful.

Not many people will naturally be interested in your life story. They might see the details and turn away. Don't worry, that doesn't mean you shouldn't write your story. All of our daily lives are boring. To make your memoirs eventful, punctuate it with the events of high points, unusual occurrences and excitement. Did you grow up dirt poor and become wealthy? Did you kick a drug habit or overcome the effects of an abusive marriage? Now is the time to make use of any high drama you've gone through in your life.

5. Give your story a mission.

Don't fall into thinking that just because your story is important and eventful, everyone will rush out to get a copy to read. Your memoirs should have a purpose that will benefit your reader. It should help someone (directly or indirectly) overcome an obstacle, achieve a goal, solve a problem or inspire them to progress. That purpose could be success in raising a strong-willed child, getting a dream job, becoming wealthy, operating a business, overcoming adversity, getting an education against insurmountable odds or overcoming a bad habit. (Drugs, alcoholism, binge eating, etc.)

If you don't get started writing your book of memoirs, you could be this time next year wondering if you'll be remembered. Don't let your life pass you by without recording it. Your story deserves to be told; there's a generation coming who would love to hear and remember.
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© Earma Brown, 13 year author and business owner helps small business owners and writers who want to write their best book now! Author of "Write Your Best Book Now", she mentors other writers and business professionals through her monthly ezine "iScribe" at http://www.writetowin.org . Subscribe now at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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Derek Ruffin   |68.239.101.xxx |2008-11-01 11:21:36
Im thinking of writting a book of my life and the experiences ive been through.
I need help in putting it all together and to come up with a style.
Elandra Meredith  - You must be crazy - you gave up fame and fortune     |66.8.167.xxx |2008-11-07 18:45:59
My life has incredible stories, only now starting to write, insecure even though
i am in 2 writing programs already, need help organising myself, need all the
help available ...
meer   |72.78.231.xxx |2008-11-11 15:43:53
i am writing a book about peoples life and combining it. i combined a little
of mine. i like writing!!
Dion  - Inspired to write my first book!   |65.13.30.xxx |2008-11-12 00:08:59
I am inspired by your post. And I love writing. One of my goals is to publish a
book about my life. Do you have any tips on how I can begin!
Susan E. Cook  - Humans and Animals Connected     |71.243.154.xxx |2008-11-19 13:39:57
Please help me to write and get my book published. I feel that the animals
and human connection is very important. I have a book that will be very
interesting.
Sincerely, Susan E. Cook
meer kazzaz  - ok   |72.78.231.xxx |2008-11-19 21:31:42
you can begin the book like, animals and humans are very important and i am
gonna tell you why!
SHARON   |66.211.63.xxx |2008-12-03 02:19:37
I AM SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING WRITING A BOOK ON THE PAST 15 YRS OF MY LIFE AND I
REALLY WANT THIS TO HAPPEN SOON.
Sharon Hooks  - my life as I see it!   |68.214.89.xxx |2009-01-23 00:24:04
I'm 50 years old now. Started writing at age 12 years old but gave up, too
upsetting; again a few years ago. The few that know my life have recommended
that I write a book. I'm also surprised that I'm alive as well!
Lucille Ball  - Telling Secrets   |65.30.196.xxx |2009-02-09 00:30:12
I have always wanted to write a book about my life. Not only was I born with a
famous name, but I've lived an amazing life. The people who know me think that
my book would be a seller. I am in the process of writing it, but I am telling
the truth about all secrets and I am afraid I will be sued. I really don't want
to change names. Any advise?
Alice Page (Ali)  - Learning to Live, Love and Laugh Again!     |68.14.165.xxx |2009-02-15 00:03:35
When I first started going back to college, my academic counsellor kept telling
me I needed to write a book about my life of abuse and how I overcame it to live
my lifelong dreams and goals and how I ended up with such a quirky sense of
humour inspite of the bad times. Two years later and he still tells me that! So
I am going to get started on it, do you think the topic could be a success for a
book?
Christian Roux  - Spirit of a Dream     |69.208.123.xxx |2009-03-07 16:22:17
1958, diagnose with polio, not able to walk, have to be on bed for almost one
year, Schoolwork in my bed. Doctors statement, :you maid never can walk
again.1959 they are bringing me to a Boxing club with Physical Therapists to
work my Muscles and my Back, after a view weeks first improvement, moving my
legs, therapy after therapy finally 5 mounts later the first time on my own legs
with the help of crutches. Training in Boxing club 1959 first time with out
crutches, moving body around having first contact with other Boxer.
Begin to
train with others, sparing learning Boxing movements and 1960 first Boxing
fights and National Championship.
Fights after Fights during next 5 Years.
Then
Military Career to Tank Commander.
Being a Boxing Coach in My Club. having 6
Brothers all National Champions in different weight classes. 2 advanced to
Europien Champ and finally one to a World Champions ship.During this time I
develope Medic...
Cyndi  - Should I or shouldn't I   |155.91.28.xxx |2009-04-16 18:39:36
I am thinking of writing a book about my struggles with infertility, it has been
a painful journey and I think I was sent on this path to share my knowledge, so
scared though!
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