5 Tips for Writing a Memoir About Trauma
Trauma creates chaos, while writing brings new order: imposing a beginning, middle, and an end. Here are some key suggestions for how to approach writing a memoir about trauma.
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The Trauma Memoir: Forging Art From Adversity
How writing about trauma can benefit us — both emotionally and physically.
“You Should Write a Book About Your Job!”
Your office horror stories leave your family aghast and your friends in stitches. Everyone says you should write a book about it. Are they crazy, or should you give it a shot?
Memoir and the Art of Memory
In every memoir and personal essay class I teach, one anxiety-arousing subject always comes up: How can I be sure this is true? Students ask the question. The question calls for conversation, and I usually begin that conversation with a larger question: Why are you writing a memoir?
Memoir: Do I Use Their Real Names?
You can’t very well write about your life without writing about the people in your life.
Starred Booklist Review for Ellie Laks
Nomi Isak worked with Ellie Laks to write a memoir about The Gentle Barn founder’s animal sanctuary and work with at-risk kids.
Memoir Writing: Getting Started
Ever been tempted to tell your story? Today it’s easier than ever to leave a legacy, publish a family history, or create a volume of the story of your life. Learn how in this article.