Unlock Your Memoir

By Kadesha Powell

Have you considered writing your own memoir but been stuck on where to begin? Wait no more. You need "Unlock Your Memoir: The Keys to Telling Your Story", to help you turn your life experiences into a captivating memoir.

This book provides useful guidanc

• Language: English
• Publisher: KayDee Travels and Media, LLC
• Release date: Jun 20, 2023
• ISBN: 9781736656280

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Unlock Your Memoir

The Keys to Telling Your Story

Kadesha Powell

KPS Consulting, LLC and Kadesha Powell

Published by KPS Consulting, LLC and Kadesha Powell

Trade Paperback ISBN 978-1-7366562-6-6

E-Book ISBN 978-1-7366562-8-0

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, including electronic, mechanical or photocopying or stored in a retrieval system without written permission from the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher or author, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. For permission, contact Kadesha Powell at [e-mail] or KadeshaPowell.com

Cover design: bookcoverzone.com

Editorial Team: Gwen Cason and KPS Consulting, LLC

Book Interior: KPS Consulting, LLC

Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1.What is a Memoir?

2.Finding Your Story

3.Structuring Your Memoir

4.Writing Techniques for Memoirs

5.Dealing with Sensitive Topics

6.Editing and Revising Your Memoir

7.Types of Publishing

8.Buyer Beware-Common Scams

9.Time to Share Your Story!

10.Conclusion

11.Tips on Getting Started

12.Bonus #1 Thirty Writing Prompts

13.Bonus #2 Common Memoir Themes

14.About the Author

15.References

Dedication

Charles Paw Paw Powell & My Grammie, Viola Powell

Thank you for loving, supporting, and guiding me these years. I would not be the person I am without you!

To my husband, Abiola

Thank you for loving, supporting, and pushing me to be the best version of myself. 

To my son, Izrael and wife, Ashley

Dream big!  I’m so proud of you both. 

To Aunt Gwen

Thank you for helping me with my final edit. 

To my friends and family

I love and appreciate your support, prayers, and encouragement!

Acknowledgments

I want to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for the creative gifts placed inside of me and the opportunities presented. 

Thank you to my family for the unconditional love, support, encouragement, and laughs.

Finally, thank you to those who have purchased this book. I appreciate the support!

Introduction

Unlock Your Memoir: The Keys to Telling Your Story is an interactive book focusing on memoir writing and telling your personal narrative. It covers a wide range of topics, including: where to get your narrative; how to structure your memoir; writing processes; how to handle sensitive topics, editing and revising, publication, and how to tell your tale.

Aspiring memoir writers can use the book to get advice on how to write and share their personal experiences. It offers helpful advice and activities that can be used to structure stories, find the major themes in your lives, and improve writing abilities.

The book also offers advice on how to approach delicate or upsetting subjects, editors, and considering various publishing alternatives.

Overall, this book seeks to inspire and empower readers to write and share their stories, which will leave a legacy and a lasting impact.

What is a Memoir?

Amemoir is a genre of literature that is focused on the author's personal experiences and reflections. It typically covers a specific period of time or a particular theme, and is written in the first-person point of view.

Memoirs are often confused with autobiographies, but they differ in scope and focus. While an autobiography attempts to chronicle an entire life, a memoir is more focused and may only cover a specific period of time or theme. Additionally, a memoir is typically more reflective and interpretive than an autobiography, as it seeks to explore the author's personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

So why is it crucial to use a memoir to share your own story? Below is a list of a few considerations:

Catharsis: Writing about your experiences can be a therapeutic process, helping you to process and make sense of your life experiences.

Legacy: By writing a memoir, you are preserving your own unique perspective and experiences for future generations. Your memoir can become a valuable family heirloom, providing insight and inspiration to your descendants.

Connection: Sharing