Write your own story

Bestselling author Louisa Deasey shares how to write your memoir manuscript in 3 months and why the first draft of your memoir needs to be written quickly.

Today I’m wrapping up our 2017 recap with a look back at some of my personal favorite posts from 2017! We’ve already covered fun DIY projects, favorite cocktails, sweet baby shower invitations and birth announcements, playful and colorful wedding invitations, and romantic and understated wedding invitations – all of which I absolutely love – but […]

The writing process can seem daunting if you're just finding out how to start writing a novel. Here are some tips and resources from my own writing process.

Looking for memoir writing advice? Check out these do's and don'ts for struggling memoir writers.

Reading comprehension, writing exercises and critical thinking all in one worksheet which can also be used as the basis for conversation or a classroom discussion. Suitable for group work as well. REMARK: THE PREVIEW OF THIS HANDWRITTEN WORKSHEET LOOKS A BIT UNTIDY, BUT ONCE YOU DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE QUALITY IS ACCEPTABLE. Students can be ask to tell their story to the class in order to practice speaking or presentation skills. - ESL worksheets

A plot idea is just the beginning when you want to write a book and these simple questions help you turn that idea into a complete story.

Not sure what questions or life lessons you want to write on? Begin with these 63 memoir writing prompts that will give you inspiring writing ideas.

Looking for short story ideas that will help you get published? Check out this list of over 100 story ideas to help you write great stories.

You can listen to me read this essay here (35 minutes) . How to shift overwhelm, procrastination, resistance and perfectionism Like me, I suspect you’ve been seduced by one or more facets of this gem called creative resistance (AKA artists/writer’s block)​: perfectionism, procrastination, resistance and overwhelm. And, like me, I suspect you’ve been trapped in […]

How to Write Your Memoir in 30 Days is a great book to help you write your life's story using daily prompts, questions to ponder, and issues to consider.