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What Is Nonfiction? Definition & Famous Examples

What is nonfiction, and why does it matter to know its definition? Consider this: you want to write a book about your life, but you’re unsure if it will be listed as fiction or nonfiction.  Why would a book about your life be fiction, you ask? Well, while some authors prefer to base their stories strictly on reality, other writers choose to draw...

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75+ Memoir Writing Prompts to Inspire Your Next Book

Are you learning how to write a memoir and looking for some inspiration? Memoir writing prompts are a great writing aid and can be a creativity boost when you need it most. Not only can prompts open your mind to new memoir ideas you might not have considered otherwise, but you can even mix and match prompts for a unique twist. Today, we're...

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20 Memoir Writing Do’s and Don’ts

Everyone has a unique story because no two lives are the same. Whether we’ve been an underdog, a crusader for just causes, or something altogether different, sharing our adventures and misadventures links us to others. It’s the human-to-human connection that makes writing a memoir worth the effort.  Memoir writing is a memory experiment that...

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The Six-Word Memoir: An Exercise on Short, Powerful Stories

Have you heard of the Six-Word Memoir? Exactly what it sounds like, it’s six words that sum up your life, a phrase that was officially coined by Larry Smith in 2006 and has become a global phenomenon. Sounds challenging, doesn’t it?  Smith, editor of SMITH magazine, asked his readers to describe their life in six words, and the idea stuck. Since...

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31 Memoir Examples That Offer a Thought-Provoking Read

As an aspiring author, it's likely you're an avid reader. And, if you already have dreams of sharing your story with the world, it's important to read and learn from other memoir examples that have resonated with readers. But we don't suggest just picking up any book. If you want to learn how to write a memoir, we recommend checking out a book...

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Autobiography vs Memoir: Which One Should You Write?

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 difference between memoir and autobiography, which is what we will delve into today. After you...

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