A good memoir, agent Kevan Lyon would argue, needs to read like fiction. In this quick interview she explains how to write dialogue in a memoir in a way that increases authenticity and draws the reader in so that they won't be able to put the book down. If memoir is done well, the reader will forget that they're reading a true story. Listen to this interview to learn tips about writing dialogue for memoir, for putting people in the scene, and make people feel as if they're actually inside of your life.
I'm writing a memoir about my family experience. I'm not having trouble writing it but get some interesting responses from friends who say, "I could never expose my family that way!" I feel like my book can help others who go through things even less severe than I did know they can be ok! I have no shame around my upbringing any longer. My family may feel differently once they read my book.