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2014 OWL presentation by Heather Davis Memoir writing, nonfiction, essay
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Telling Your Story
Writing memoir, non-fiction and essay,
while still living your own life
Background photo source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/125167502@N02/
Memoir vs Autobiography
Autobiography—lots of indisputable details about your life
Memoir—your thoughts and feelings about a specific period in your life
Memoir Experiences
Continue to narrow your experiences until you find the uniqueness
Mom Humor—everyone does it…
Creative Memoir
Approach it like fiction Develop Characters Lots of dialogue Details are not
“factual” Develop plot
Consider your audience
Non-fiction
• Doesn’t need to be boring
• Because of the internet, Non-fiction readership is rising
Essays are not reports
Reports—giving facts & details about specific incident(s)
Essay—sharing personal thoughts, opinions and ideas about a specific topic
Why these genres are important for all authors:
Offers insight into your mind and heart for your readers
Expands your readership
Heather Davis
Minivan.Momma.2@gmail.comwww.Minivan-Momma.com
www.Heather-Davis.com
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