https://youtube.com/shorts/iaA9kkd_oQ0?feature=share I often use this method to break up long chunks of text when I’m writing memoirs for people. Why? To make it more interesting for readers.I call them subheadings. And I write them in bold. You can add these throughout your story to create some variety for the reader and give them an enticing …
The power of the sexy first paragraph!
Want to keep people engaged in reading your memoir? Behold! The power of the sexy first paragraph!
This woman’s psychic
Starting any new project can be scary and launching my online Write Your Memoir course definitely was! After years of helping people write their stories, I knew I had some knowledge to share, and I’d been learning how to set up and tell people about online courses, but still, it’s been a leap of faith …
Want to write your memoir but no idea where to start?
Me, just hanging at the beach, telling people how to start writing memoirs. As you do. Kia ora! Charlotte here, tuning in from Tākaka, Aotearoa, New Zealand. Do you want to write your memoir but have absolutely no idea where to start? Firstly, you are so not alone. Many people tell me they have years …
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Writing your memoir? Why your unique voice matters.
Charlotte Squire Some people worry that they’re not writing things the ‘right way.’ https://youtube.com/shorts/RaVhjzv2wyc?feature=share I’ve found that people who didn’t enjoy writing at school and people who learned English later in life will sometimes second guess their ability to write their stories. But honestly, some of the best stories I’ve read or worked on didn’t …
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When you’re not sure you’re skilled enough to write your memoir
Charlotte Squire Some people worry they’re not skilled enough to write their memoirs. It’s hardly surprising, considering how many times we’re told we’re spelling things wrong, or using that apostrophe in the wrong place. But here’s the thing: that stuff doesn’t really matter. Sure it’s good to have the spelling and grammar all sorted when …
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Fun little vid series about whole town asking man if he’s written memoir yet
I had fun making it this little vid (see below) about a person asking this man if he’d started writing his memoir yet. And there are more to come! Kia Ora, Charlotte Squire here. I live in a small rural community of 5000 people, where word of mouth travels fast. So I couldn’t resist making …
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Why you should keep a notebook close-by when you’re writing your memoir
Kia ora! Once you dive into writing your memoir it’ll be almost as if you’ve gone back in time, to the days you’re thinking of. The more you focus on those times, the more details you’ll remember from those days - people, experiences and feelings will resurface. That’s why I recommend you start a system …
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Who are you writing your memoir for?
Charlotte Squire It’s an easy question to overlook when you’re writing your memoir, life story or history, but it’s an important one. Before you start writing it’s useful to be clear about who this book is for. Is it for your family? If it is, you might include more personal family information such as family …
Why Queen has inspired me to tell you to write a messy first draft of your memoir
Kia ora,Over the past week I’ve been watching The Crown on Netflix as the world adjusts to a world without Queen Elizabeth. I was more upset then I expected to be. She was always there, a matriarch. Although I live literally on the other side of the planet, she’s everywhere in our little commonwealth country …
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Write Your Memoir my online course is live!
Tom the dog and I just cruising together, with a pile of books, as you do. Kia ora! After months of writing, proof-reading (well actually that was Hannah), videoing, editing and learning, my new online course Write Your Memoir is well and truly alive! It's both terrifying and thrilling to finally unleash my knowledge upon …
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Writing your memoir? Know your ‘why’ and ‘who’
https://youtu.be/jhKpI8Cb-48 Before you start writing your memoir it’s important to know why you’re writing it and who for Just as you need solid foundations to build a house, you need to put in some decent planning before you write your memoir, life story or family history. Two things to clarify before you begin are: 1. …
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Coming soon my new online course: Write Your Memior
It seems scary, but trust me, it’s not Writing your memoir, life story or history can feel like a daunting mission, especially if you’ve been busy living your life all these years, rather than writing, well anything at all. But maybe your kids are demanding you write your family history because they’ve finally noticed you’ve …
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Meet Climate Love founder Charlotte
Meet Charlotte. She’s the mummy of Climate Love. Here’s some stuff you should know about her: 1. Why Climate Love? I’d been running the good news website Happyzine for years and I wanted to explore applying the power of solutions focused media to the climate issue. I was also keen to experience publishing an actual …
New reporter for Climate Love Nelson
Caption: Climate Love Nelson’s new reporter Joanna Divett is combining her passions for nature and writing. Climate Love Nelson’s new reporter Joanna Divett is combining her passions for nature and writing. Meet Nelson’s new Climate Love reporter - Joanna Divett Joanna Divett has recently returned to her hometown of Nelson after several years working as …
Tui Balms walk their talk with sustainable packaging
Tui Balms team members, from left: Cathy Mountier, Inna Alex and Ngarie Jones with their new cardboard packaging. They deliver locally in their electric van. After a seven-year odyssey of searching for the most eco-friendly packaging, Tui Balms are shifting from plastic to cardboard.The years of research and experimenting included bioplastics (plastic made from a …
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