Story Structure

Plot and story structure for narrative nonfiction such as literary memoir, creative nonfiction, story plots, 12 stages of the heros journey, story tips and writing advice.
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The hero's journey and your memoir
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Every human is the hero of their own story
You don't have to lift a car or fly to be a hero - living through your own unique challenges and experiences in life makes you the hero of your own story. Learn how to use the Hero's Journey story structure to write your story and feel empowered in the process with the free masterclass. #writingadvice #herosjourney #writinginspiration #writingquote #authoradvice #creativeinspiration #storytelling #qotd #storytips
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Writing a memoir for publication
What does it mean to write a transformational true story and what does it involve for a published author? Learn more in this blog about what bestselling memoirs share in the narrative... #storytelling #memoir #nonfiction #literarymemoir
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Write your story with the hero's journey
The heros journey story structure forms the plot and bedrock of myths and age-old stories across the world that have stood the test of time. Write your story with this bestselling structure, starting with this overview to the 12 stage journey written by author and memoir teacher Louisa Deasey. Download here.
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Writing with The Hero's Journey...
Knowing the 12 stages of the Hero's Journey adds to the strength of your storytelling skills, because this is a story framework favoured by screenwriters, scriptwriters, bestselling authors and many travel memoirs use this structure. Learn what goes into each stage, so you can write a better book, with this free guidebook covering the hero's journey in depth by bestselling author Louisa Deasey. #storytelling #writing #writingguide #herosjourney #travelmemoir #narrative #storystructure
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Write a true story that sells
In this free ondemand class from memoir author Louisa Deasey, you're going to learn the 3 pillars of a true story that sells to a publisher or literary agent. #nonfiction #writingtips #authoradvice
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write your story with the hero's journey
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Writing Memoir & Biography Hooks
Writing a powerful hook for your memoir or biography takes knowing how story is structured. Here's two examples of compelling memoir hooks and how the story reads like a page turner... #memoirwriting #writingadvice #biographicalbook #storytelling #storyhook #writinginspiration #storystructure #memoir #literarymemoir #familyhistorymemoir
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Write your chapter outlines
You’ll need to #write chapter outlines or chapter summaries if you’re pitching your book to a traditional #publisher.If you’re pitching a memoir before you’ve written the #manuscript, one of the key ingredients of a killer #bookproposal is your chapter outlines. Chapter outlines are also important if you’re entering a #writing competition or applying for any kind of mentorship for your manuscript.But don’t be overwhelmed! Here you’ll learn all that goes into writing your chapter outlines.
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Write a transformational true story in 90 days
Writing your first (and only) book doesn't need to be overwhelming, this free masterclass walks you through a structured writing routine and storytelling approach to crafting a submission-standard memoir draft in 90 days. Sign up and watch the training on demand!
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Articles & Essays that led to a book deal
Getting an article or essay published around the topics and themes covered in your book is one of the best ways to strategise a book deal. This post gives real life examples of writers who secured book deals from essays and articles around their memoir topic or themes. #nonfiction #bookpublishing #publishingtips
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What does an editor do?
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3 popular story plots
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Write your story with the Hero's Journey
The 12-stage Hero's Journey is a compelling story structure to write your memoir, learn how to use it to write your first draft and edit your story =. #writing #book #memoir #publishers #autobiographical #writing tips #publishing #books #bibliophile #writingprompts #authorquote #journalprompts #creativewriting #writinginspiration #qotd #editingtips #querytip #firstdraft #storytelling #bookquote #storystructure #herosjourney #nonfiction #journal
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Stage 2 of the Hero's Journey
In stage 2 of the Hero's Journey if you're #writing #memoir or any kind of #novel, this is when you get the first taste of adventure, challenge or change - the call. For more on each stage of the Hero's Journey, download your free guidebook. #writingadvice #creativeinspiration #storystructure #herosjourney