Ah, celebrities. We watch their lives play out in tabloids, on social media and between the pages of magazines. Yet despite the steady drip of content they provide, we often want to know more. What goes on behind the flashy façade of makeup artists, publicist-approved...
When I started reading the Jennette McCurdy memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, one thing became instantly clear: She’s even better at writing than she is at acting. Jennette McCurdy’s memoir lays bare the burdens of child stardom and the physical, sexual, and...
There is often a lot of confusion when it comes an autobiography vs memoir. While both are true stories about an individual, they share different story arcs and structures. If you want to write a story about your life, it’s important to understand the...
One of the most crucial reasons to learn how to write a book based on a true story is because of the unique role realism plays in fiction. When you decide to base a work of fiction on real-life instances, something very special happens: You build your story on...
Few things beat a gripping memoir that pulls in the reader and tells a fascinating story. However, it can be hard to come up with ideas for a memoir or to think about what to include. This guide will walk you through some memoir ideas so you can beat past...