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One trick to make long pages of text more interesting, when you’re writing your memoir

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 …

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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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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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During NZ Covid lockdown, Salvi discovered his dad’s old war diaries and turned them into a book

Meet Salvi Garguilo. He’s a tall Italian man with a sharp mind for maths, and a laid back approach to life that has won that hearts of many students over the years. Salvatore Gargiulo with his Dad’s war medals, Nelson, New Zealand. 2020. I first met him way back when I was a scruffy 11 …

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