How to Write a Memoir: Five Books to Get You Started

There’s more than one way to bake a cake, even when that “cake” is your life story!

In this video I introduce you to five books I absolutely love for getting started writing memoir. Each one has just a little something...different to say.

These favorites of mine include:

● An easy to read guide from someone just like you who became a successful memoirist
● A practical handbook for picking the best moments from your life
● Guides from two of today’s best-selling memoirists—these are not to be missed!
● And more!

Get ready to browse straight to your favorite bookseller, because you are going to want these books ASAP!

[gmanstoryman]

I’m a 78 YO retired guy in the middle of writing my memoir. Your video is crisp, concise, and right on. I’m in the fourth reading of Mary Karr, need I say more. :)
In closing, I think I have found my voice!

[gailsimard]

Thanks so much Kelly. Already have and love your book, and I've just added the other four to my Amazon wish list. I feel I have a memoir to write!

[totadol]

1 your story by Joanne Fedler
2 shimmering images by Lisa Norton
3 still writing by Dani Shapiro (one of the most successful memoirist)
4 art of memoir by Marry Karr (also a major memoirist)
5 you were born to write Kelly Notaras

[ViagensGringa]

I'm in the middle of my book and it's been a grueling process - this is gonna be a great reboot! THANKS

[rosemaryfields]

hello, I appreciate your comments and just came from the library with 2 of ur recommeded books.

[jacquelinejorgensen]

Oh my word I can hardly believe I have found your channel!
I have just landed my first major biography/memoir contract and it’s daunting. I won Joanne Fedler’s Memoir writing course in 2017 and have written one memoir and a edited (rewritten really) one since. Thanks so much for the mentorship here. I’m going to need all the help I can get. I’ll be in Aus for interviews this year. Hopefully I will connect with Joanne.

[lilianapetrich]

Thanks Kelly! Loved your book and I have just bought the other 4!! xx

[corynapinon]

Thank you for making this video. I am starting to write a memoir and this was super helpful.

[OMGThatsgabby]

My favorite memoir is finding fish because I relate to it 💯 percent.

[VeronicaKrestow]

Such a good video!! I put off my memoir for a decade to write and teach on my first book and your video just gave me the nudge I needed to COMMIT to writing my healing memoir. 🤸‍♂️ Feeling inspired!! Thank you, Kelly!! 💗

[silviatallarico]

I also loved Dani Shapiro s Inheritage

[scottsponaas]

So glad I watched this video! I just bought Mary Karr’s “Art of Memoir” yesterday, and I’m going to also pick up your book as well so when I’m done writing mine, I have an idea how to get it published. Thank you!

[sharonrichmond]

These book suggestions were so great! I just got the first three on audio books and have listened while preparing my Thanksgiving meal. I so appreciate the recommendations. You are so genuine. Great books 📚 🙏❤️

[hanningtonmuyenje]

This video has helped me to get my wheels turning. Thank you for your simple, clear, easy to follow videos

[TheHeartOne]

Phenomenal advice from a very special woman! Thank you SO VERY MUCH, Kelly! <3

[patriciabrown]

Thank you so much, Kelly. I have your wonderful book, and will definitely get the others. I am grateful for all of your tips and guidance. The 2 most outstanding memoirs that I've read this year are "BECOMING" by Michelle Obama and "THE CHOICE.... Embrace the Possible" by Dr Edith Eva Eger.

[truebloodamber]

Love this video thank you! I read mary and dani’s books years ago but not writing my first memoir and going back to reread them. I also loved “On Writing” of course and in the midst of reading “writing down the bones”. Thank you again for the month of memoir content! I’m 20K pages into my book after ten days- due to having a good outline and using scrivener!!

[j.fontaine]

I recently found your videos and appreciate all your advice. I really like Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird and Stephen King's On Writing

[Ihaksoz]

The Memoir Project by Marion Roach Smith has valuable advice.

[nathan.heinrich]

I
Love
Your
Videos!!!
Thank you so much! ☺️🙏🏼❤️