What is 'good memoir'?

‘What’s an example of good memoir writing?’ I’m often asked this question, so here goes…

Writing TipsAlison WearingDecember 31, 2024memoir, memoir writing, writing tips, amy award

Examples of Good Writing

What does ‘good memoir writing’ look like, what are its qualities, and how do we learn from it?

Writing TipsAlison WearingMarch 21, 2023memoir, memoir tips, memoir writing, writing process

The Best Memoirs

(Some of) the best memoirs I’ve read, why I think so, and what they have to teach us all.

Alison WearingMarch 7, 2023reading recommendations, memoir

10 Questions about Memoir

An interview with bestselling author Alison Wearing on the critical elements of memoir writing, how to tell a powerful personal story, and avoid common pitfalls.

Writing TipsAlison WearingFebruary 6, 2023memoir tips, interview, memoir, writing tips, writing process

Is your memory reliable?

How do we write about something we don’t fully remember?

Writing TipsAlison WearingAugust 2, 2022memoir, memoir writing, writing tips, creative writing

"I only write when...

“I only write when I’m inspired, so I see to it that I’m inspired every morning at 9 o’clock.”

Writing TipsAlison WearingJuly 5, 2022memoir, memoir writing, writing tips

Memoir Writing Tips & Tidbits

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