Journey of Memoir - by Linda Joy Myers (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A unique workbook from National Association of Memoir Writers founder Linda Joy Myers that offers the tools writers need to begin, develop, and complete a memoir, including lessons on how to write a great scene, timeline and turning point exercises to help create structure, and much more.

Review Quotes

"Memoir guru Linda Joy Myers packs a lot into this useful manual. This is more than a workbook full of exercises and prompts-it's a guide from a veteran who understands the complexity of the memoir journey. If you're writing a memoir, this workbook will become your new best friend."
-Brooke Warner, author of What's Your Book?
"This helpful workbook is crammed with practical advice, thought-provoking questions, resources, and space to jot down ideas. Linda Joy Myers has created a toolkit any writer can use to successfully write, refine, and publish a memoir. I only wish I'd had it when I was writing mine."
-Eleanor Vincent, author of Swimming with Maya: A Mother's Story
"Myers has written the definitive guide on how to transform your life journey into a powerful, well-structured, memorable story that will touch readers. For the beginner or the seasoned writer, Journey of Memoir is destined to become a classic."
-Jordan E. Rosenfeld, author of Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time
"It's about time someone wrote a real guide for memoirists of all levels. A must-read for anyone who has ever wanted to write their life story but didn't know where to begin. Concise, simple, and highly effective."
-Oksana Marafioti, author of American Gypsy

About the Author

Linda Joy Myers is founder and president of the National Association of Memoir Writers (namw.org) and co-president of the Women's National Book Association, San Francisco. A national memoir speaker and coach, she's;the author of The Power of Memoir--How to Write Your Healing Story. She co-teaches the program Write your Memoir in Six Months with Brooke Warner, and offers teleseminars and workshops nationally.;