Memoirs of the Soul: A Writing Guide

Winner of 'Top Ten Reads' from myshelf.com, winner of 'Reviewer's Choice Award 2011' from Ingot Press, and most recently: first place in the 2012 Reader Views Literary Awards Writing/Publication category! "Memoirs of the Soul: A Writing Guide" gently leads writers from accessible subjects into the heart of meaningful experiences. This easy-to-follow process produces profound, polished memoirs and is useful for both classrooms and individuals. It contains clear instructions, examples, and writing tips. "Memoirs of the Soul: A Writing Guide" identifies subjects for chapters, prompts spontaneous writing, shows how to breathe life into your writing, and transforms your most significant experiences into compelling stories. Furthermore, you'll gain insights and appreciation of your inner life as you tell your story, a story that will be irrevocably lost unless written during your lifetime.

This book offers a unique method by focusing on your most meaningful experiences, rather than listing chronological facts. Learn to write memoirs, not of the ego, but of the soul. A legacy for family and an adventure in self-discovery.

This revised and updated second edition contains new material, an entire new chapter, and a forward by popular writing teacher Hal Zina Bennett. This edition has been completely redesigned in a larger format with layflat binding for ease of use while writing. Originally published by an imprint of Writer's Digest, this book was highly recommended by the Library Journal.