Is this something you\u2019ve heard from friends, colleagues, family members? Probably it\u2019s because these people believe you\u2019ve lived an interesting life and they\u2019d like to see you document it or share it.<\/p>\n
Some of you have written or are writing your memoir, but you might be doing it for all of the wrong reasons. I\u2019ve worked with many memoir writers. A large number of them never made it into print. Most of those who did, sold very few books. Their books were not well received. And that was mainly because they and their books were not well known. Those authors who did well kept their audience in mind while writing, they understood their responsibility to promote their books, and they took it upon themselves to strengthen the skills and obtain the tools they needed to do so. Before setting out to become the next Frank McCourt or Anne Frank, consider this:<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what I want you to consider if you yearn to write a memoir. If you aren\u2019t a seasoned writer and\/or you\u2019ve never written a book or story in the style of the book you wish to write, get help.<\/p>\n
One book you should read right off the bat is Propose Your Book, How to Craft Persuasive Proposals for Nonfiction, Fiction, and Children\u2019s Books<\/em>.<\/p>\n If you borrow the book from your library or a friend, at least read the first 50 pages so you understand more about publishing and the value in preparing a book proposal before you ever put pen to paper or fingers to keyboard. Then read the chapter on preparing a book proposal for your memoir\u2014pages 107-120.<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Propose-Your-Book-Persuasive-Nonfiction\/dp\/1621534677<\/a><\/p>\n