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Telling a Personal and Impactful Story - video
The first draft of a memoir should contain as much information and detail as the author can allow, including real names, says author Anna Manning, who provides storytelling strategies in this video. She advises "writing it raw." But then, authors need to make tough decisions: what is the point? Work in a critique group to refine the story, using fiction procedures and techniques to help readers understand your key message.
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kathleen tjaldal
very well said
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Rhovonda Brown
Thanks Anna! I love the suggestion about writing the memoir raw, then redoing it to decide what my purpose for writing the book.
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