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Writing a Memoir (?)

9/4/2019

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Me in my early 20s.
I started my memoir about 8 months ago. Then put it aside. Then I picked it up again, and then, set it aside. Much like writing my novel . . . this experience could take decades. That's Okay. Writing takes as long as it takes. Then again, how much time do I have to finish this book? The clock is ticking (can you hear your own?); days are passing, just how committed am I to this project?  

I'm in. I'm committed. 

I want to use this memoir as a way to explore and understand a certain aspect of my life. (Relationships with men.) Courageous wouldn't you say? So every day I am dedicating some writing time to this project. I have taught an on-line memoir writing course through the UW, that Sue Roupp now teaches. I mentor many memoirists. And, I have devoured many a good memoirs. Now it's time to write my own. (I've written self-help books, spiritual books, blogs, short stories and finished my novel). Time to dig into my memoir.

You?

Are you writing a memoir? 

If yes, there's a one day workshop coming up you will want to attend!:

"​Memoirs are one of the fastest growing genres in the publishing industry. This one-day retreat offers sessions for emerging and established memoir writers. Nationally recognized instructors Julie Tallard Johnson, Sue Roupp, and Coleman join session director Laurie Scheer for a day devoted to developing, writing, and revising your memoir. Three manuscript critique groups available; submit your first 10 pages for feedback from your instructor and your peers."  – Laurie Scheer, Faculty Associate, Writing Mentor, Director, 31st  Annual Writers’ Institute, March 26-29, 2020, UW-Madison

Here is a link to this upcoming: WRITE YOUR MEMOIR FAST AND SURE held on Saturday October 19th, 2019.  On the beautiful Madison campus.  October 19, Pyle Center, contact laurie.scheer@wisc.edu for information.

Also, I have room for ONE MORE in my Praire Writer's Circle in Prairie du Sac. We meet up the first Wednesday night of the month. Contact me for more information:  julie@julietallardjohnson.com  
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Me no longer in my 20s. 62!
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    I live in Mount Horeb WI where I walk (snow shoe in the winter) my dogs through Stewart Park, garden my corner lot, wear a mask in public (and a cape at night). I love to write & connect to writers. My book The Zero Point Agreement  is my latest of ten. I do love to write! My up coming book:  the Clue of the Red Thread: Discovering Fearlessness & Compassion in uncertain times  comes out this January 26th, 2021 through Shanti Arts, Nine Rivers Imprint. 

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