Do I need to have done great things to write my memoir or life story?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/S32Ru-E0YbM Howโ€™s life this week? I have some exciting writing projects on the go, one of which Iโ€™m going to tell you about soon (itโ€™s big, for me anyway!). Recently someone asked me why people would bother writing their memoir if they hadnโ€™t done something deeply impressive. I had a lot to say in response. …

Josephine’s hair experiment (+ last few days to join new memoir programme)

Kia ora lovely, howโ€™s that story of yours coming along this week? Remember, the first draft needs to be messy, because creativity isnโ€™t tidy. Itโ€™s gloriously expressive. So let it out, and go easy on yourself โค๏ธ there will be plenty of time to tidy it up later, during your second, third and fourth drafts! …

You’re the expert

Kia ora dear one, Iโ€™ve got good news for you. You canโ€™t go wrong with your book, really. Because at a very basic level, people will read it to learn your story and get a sense of you. And whoโ€™s the expert on that particular subject? 100% you! This bodes well for those of you …