Travel writing tips
Writing quotes, classes and tips to turn your travels into a compelling non-fiction memoir manuscript
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The Art of Memoir writing...
More than ever, readers want honesty in storytelling, so if you're writing a personal narrative, you need to be brave and look for the truth of your story, past content and facts and into narrative. Learn the art of memoir writing in this free writing class from twice-published bestselling memoir author Louisa Deasey. #memoir #writing #story #literarylife #autobiographicalwriting #narrative #personalnarrative #nonfiction
How to write a travel journal
Writing every day taps you into your powers of observation, inner guidance, writing voice and more. Learn the simple steps to keeping a daily journal you can then use for book-length manuscripts in this free guide from bestselling nonfiction author Louisa Deasey. #travelmemoir #travelwriting #writingtips #writinginspiration #journaling #memoirtips #nonfiction #authoradvice #writing
how to keep a travel journal
Writing authentic dialogue and travel anecdotes is grounded in observation and sense writing... learn how to keep a travel journal in a unique, simple, nourishing way with this free guide from bestselling travel author Louisa Deasey. #travelwriting #memoir #writinginspiration #writingtips #writing #travelinspiration #travelbook #creativeinspiration
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
How to write the first draft
If you’re brave enough to start writing your memoir first draft, I commend you! Staring down that blank page and putting something onto it is one of the most courageous things you can do (and the most magical). But if you’ve never written a manuscript before – short, or long – you might appreciate some dos and don’ts from my experience. #books #bibliophile #writingprompts #authorquote #editingtips #firstdraft #storytelling #bookquote #storystructure #herosjourney #nonfiction #firstdraft #editing
3 archetypes in every true story - Louisa Deasey Author
Unconscious expectations of what purpose certain characters serve, is what makes for a satisfying story. And the only way to find what purpose certain characters serve in your story or experience… is to know what archetypal role they seem to be playing!
Why memoir sells
Memoir is the most complex and widely misunderstood genre in publishing, and without knowing this part of selling a memoir manuscript, it took much longer to both write AND sell my first memoir than it needed to. But this concept was never taught in any of my academic writing and editing courses and degrees, probably because memoir – and creative nonfiction, particularly, is a relatively new genre in traditional publishing. #travelmemoir #writingtips
The Traditional Book Publishing process - Louisa Deasey Author
The key difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing your memoir: when you sign a deal with a traditional publisher (either a Top 5 or an independent), they take care of book production costs and book distribution, the design, the catalogue listings, the finicky details like getting ISBNs listed and so much more.
Secrets of Bestselling Memoir Authors
Hi, I’m Louisa. I’m an author and a book coach for memoir writers determined to succeed in the traditional publishing industry. In this post I’m going to share with you the 3 secrets of bestselling memoir authors that are ALSO the 3 secrets to getting a book deal with a traditional book publishing house.
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