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Kick start your memoir - writing exercises
Before you start
Introduction and welcome (2:22)
Before you start to write (0:41)
Your slides and notes (1:13)
Connect With Dale
Writing a book
What is memoir?
What is memoir?
What different kinds of memoir are there? (6:11)
What slice of life? (4:27)
Why do you want to write a memoir? (1:17)
Your writing relationship with you (5:41)
Getting ideas
Getting ideas (5:45)
Timelines (7:08)
DEMO: Timelines (9:22)
Chapter 1 - who am I?
Who am I? (2:16)
What is going on in your life? (4:38)
Understanding change (3:14)
Begin with the end in mind (2:54)
Writing exercises (6:49)
Chapter 2 - My family and other strange animals
Writing about your famly (10:36)
Purpose, motivation and understanding (3:21)
Writing exercises (6:06)
Chapter 3 - my earliest memories
Memory and your stories (2:09)
Stories (3:34)
Life’s experiences (3:16)
Why these memories? (5:06)
Writing exercises (4:37)
Chapter 4 - School days
Chapter 4 - School days (6:26)
Chapter 5 - My neighbourhood
Setting and location (5:32)
The neighbourhood and beyond (3:23)
The natural world (3:40)
Local customs (3:55)
Writing exercises (6:05)
Chapter 6 - Falling in and out of love
Falling in and out of love (5:09)
Speaking our truth (3:34)
Writing Exercises (7:13)
Chapter 7 - if only
If only (7:30)
Writing exercises (4:19)
Chapter 8 - Sex, drugs and rock and roll
Sex, drugs and rock and roll (6:14)
Writing Exercises (2:56)
Chapter 9 - Highs and lows
Highs and lows of waking up (4:56)
The stories we tell ourselves (4:29)
Writing Exercises (5:58)
Reflections (3:17)
Chapter 10 - Changing points
Bringing the story together (4:51)
Writing exercises and review (6:17)
Are you ready to write your life story?
Are you ready to write your life story?
Thank You
Writing a book
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