Author: Beth McQueen
Author Toolbox: Writing your Memoir’s Premise
This article is about writing a premise for your memoir, but the same steps can be used to create a…
Books about Quitting your Job to Travel
Other people in the Financial Independence Retire Early niche who have written books.
What’s the difference between your Memoir’s Story and Theme?
A brief explanation about the difference between your Memoir’s Story and Theme, with a few theme examples.
The Three Act Memoir
The 3 act story structure is the most popular one used in fiction and memoir.
Writing a Memoir is a Messy Business
Are you struggling with your memoir? Don’t worry, you’re not along. In my writing diary I tell you what a messy business it is.
IWSG: Getting into the Zone
IWSG May Writing Prompt: Do you have any rituals when you need help getting into the ZONE?
My Struggle with a Universal Theme
Are you struggling with your universal theme? Yes I am too, and here’s my writing diary about how I’m working through my confusion.
How to add drama to your Memoir scenes
Narrow your scene down to a single moment to help your readers emotionally connect with your story.
Poem: Birthday cakes in the shape of B
The Saturday night of alcohol brawls
Mum at the window
Where the ground below calls
Anchoring your Memoir’s Plot
A collection of books to help you structure your memoir. From KM Weiland and Save the Cat.