1. Slice of Life (0:45) 2. Purpose (2:08) 3. Story List (3:20) 4. Structure (4:14) 5. Plug Stories into Structure (7:49) 6. Start Writing Stories (9:02) 7. Print & Read the Whole Manuscript (11:31) 8. Full Edit (13:17) 9. Feedback from Beta Readers (13:56) 10. Feedback from Professional Editor (17:17) 11. Rewrite from Feedback (19:00) 12. Books is Ready(19:16)
@UniquelyAshantesCorner2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for providing an outline! Very nice of you.
@sylvanabachir2737 Жыл бұрын
Hi, my name is Sylvana can you please message me I'm a memoir beginner
@tellyorekavala4231 Жыл бұрын
I'm writing one and this is very helpful. I look forward to learning more
@anna-rosephipps3132 Жыл бұрын
Hope to complete first draft by end of this year. Thank you for super helpful advice
@batshomazwiduma5381 Жыл бұрын
That was very helpful 😄 thank you
@mclowry1842 Жыл бұрын
I'm a college writing teacher who's considering assigning a memoir to my students this fall, and looking for more "readings" for them to help with the assignment. This is going on the list of things for them to watch! Thank you!!
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, thank you! I'm honored.
@JamesShahan Жыл бұрын
@mclowry1842 What other “readings” or resources have you found or would you recommend?? 😊
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
@@JamesShahan I like The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr. And Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, for more general writing advice!
@lisah.1024 Жыл бұрын
I have been searching for some time now on how to actually start writing this book idea I've had in my head for a few years now. I had envisioned writing it as a self help book but then I felt deeply that as a Christian, the Lord wanted me to write it more like an inspirational book to help others. Thanks again for these steps as I am a logical and analytical learner who needs steps to follow. Thank you so very much for your brilliant step by step outline.
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! If you're looking for more support, head over to my website and sign up for the Writing Brave newsletter: wearewritingbrave.com. Take care!
@lisah.1024 Жыл бұрын
@@wearewritingbrave Thank you kindly. Will do.
@peachesandsourcreamchildre99898 сағат бұрын
Outstanding advice. Thank you for sharing!👏🏽🥳
@hillbillyhippie236 ай бұрын
My older sister was a confidence destroyer.
@wearewritingbrave6 ай бұрын
Every writer has creative wounds from people who have tried to destroy our confidence. All we can do is practice healing and be gentle with ourselves in the creative process.
@Lulu-kt6grАй бұрын
Boy can I relate to that! She was jealous and pushed me down any chance she got - reeled me in and pushed me down. Dad allowed it to happen because he got to be in the middle with this competition for his affection- hence resentment towards them both.
@jomassaro5588 Жыл бұрын
I watched your video and feel encouraged to begin this process.
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
Yay Jo, I'm cheering you on! The next step is to create a writing routine that actually fits into your life. :) You can find out your routine personality type by taking the quiz at my website: wearewritingbrave.com/.
@jomassaro5588 Жыл бұрын
@@wearewritingbrave Thank you. I will do that.
@moneshaimpower2 жыл бұрын
Thanks... You explain it so well... Make it sound really simple in steps...
@SiSSySlUt2 ай бұрын
Wow, you're so descriptive! Hand's down, best memoir blueprint I've ever seen. 10/10
@murtazaarif6507 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice. I found this very useful. My strongest ability is the 'show don't tell' part in step 6 because I am very good at expressing myself through my sensory modalities. Interestingly we actually have eight senses instead of only the traditional five if you include body awareness (proprioception), movement (vestibular) and internal organs (enteroception). I have already produced a 37000 word draft based on my sensory experiences. I will now organize my draft using these 12 steps. Thanks again. Fantastic work in this video.
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
Cheering you on!! Love that we have those additional three senses. If/when you're ready for feedback, I offer a service called First Draft Feedback: www.wearewritingbrave.com/firstdraft.
@murtazaarif6507 Жыл бұрын
@@wearewritingbrave Thank you. I will definitely keep you in mind for feedback.
@catherinemary524 ай бұрын
A pediatric nephrologist and a liver transplant surgeon have both asked me to write a book. A mom’s perspective of 6 kidney transplants, between my three kids over 35 years and three hospitals, one waiting for a liver kidney, one who is skitzo due to meds, I was married to a sociopath. The surgeon we recently met was jaw dropped of who and what I knew, told me there’s no one! that has my history of transplant and experience as a mom. There are no books I don’t know if I can do this. A lot to relive.
@melissabradley339411 ай бұрын
Thank you for this information. It will help my process.
@wearewritingbrave11 ай бұрын
I'm so glad Melissa! You might also like my quiz that'll tell you about your writing routine personality: www.wearewritingbrave.com/
@blackhannahofficial Жыл бұрын
Even though this video is two years old, it's content for me is still quite useful. Thanks 🤗 - Missouri future author
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! You are so welcome. if it would support you, I've got a brand-new quiz out on how to discover your writing routine personality. You can access it on my website: www.wearewritingbrave.com/. Happy writing!!
@tidelinetoalpine Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this 🙏🏼 I subscribed right away but I’m sorry to see you’ve stopped making videos. I’m going to watch what you’ve published and check out your website.
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
Hey there! i'm so glad this video was useful.
@abibmangwanda26833 ай бұрын
So helpful,thank you.
@wearewritingbrave3 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! If you're working to start a writing routine that works for you, my quiz might be helpful: www.wearewritingbrave.com/quiz
@mariaborden7 Жыл бұрын
I am glad I found your video even if it a year old. I am really wanting to write a memoir. I have always been told that I should write a book and share life experiences but never really knew where to start until now. Thank you, so much for posting this video.
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful! I've got a brand-new quiz just released that will help you discover your writing routine personality, if you're ready to get started: writing-brave.involve.me/your-pleasure-packed-writing-routine.
@mariaborden7 Жыл бұрын
@Brooke Adams Law Thank you so much, I will certainly take a look at it.
@bicyclemission5704 Жыл бұрын
Wow, Brooke, this is the help I need. A lot of thoughts have been running through my mind but this helps me nail it down. I feel like I know how to write, but who I'm writing to, the purpose of the story, and how to draw my reader into the story. That is where I need direction. Thanks for helping...
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
Hi there! You are so welcome. ❤️Cheering you on as you write!! It's a marathon, not a sprint.
@HARIKUMAR-ij6en Жыл бұрын
Very practical and interesting video. Many Thanks
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
Thanks Hari! So glad you enjoyed it.
@shariperlman145711 ай бұрын
Thank you for the step 12 process. It's very informative and takes some of the fear out of beginning.
@brookeadams102411 ай бұрын
Love this Shari! Literally half the battle of writing is taking the fear out of beginning.
@EveningTV9 ай бұрын
This is an excellent breakdown that actually got me excited about seeing this progress.
@wearewritingbrave8 ай бұрын
I'm so glad! Onward!!
@davidvonschlichten84139 ай бұрын
Thanks! Super helpful!
@wearewritingbrave8 ай бұрын
so glad!!
@ashishkumarchandan51392 жыл бұрын
great to hear
@lorraineneville29076 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. I’m just starting to write my memoir. Your teachings are very helpful. Thank you. ✍️♥️
@wearewritingbrave6 ай бұрын
I'm so glad! Happy writing!
@lauradell3122 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you!
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! So glad it was helpful
@finger_me_hard_daddy7 ай бұрын
Thank you, it helps through my projects at school
@wearewritingbrave7 ай бұрын
Awesome, I'm so glad it's helpful!
@melmothmelmoth6 ай бұрын
This was useful for my G9 class! Thanks!
@wearewritingbrave6 ай бұрын
Awesome! So glad!
@noelmiles7322 Жыл бұрын
I am glad I found you
@DonninicMail-oneyАй бұрын
Hi this helped me spit ty
@grayrequiem6331 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful!!!
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
So glad!
@iphilip16 ай бұрын
This was useful one key missing in the video is showing evidence just like you said show not tell when stating any step or point
@wearewritingbrave5 ай бұрын
good point!
@LillianGrayArt Жыл бұрын
Hi Brook do you have a video on how to decide if the book should be a novel or a memoir?
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
Hi lovely! I don't. If it's true, I recommend doing it as a memoir. You can always decide later how much to include, and/or how to protect privacy of individuals.
@ethanhuntindiana2 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@wearewritingbrave2 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! It's my pleasure.
@ethanhuntindiana2 ай бұрын
@@wearewritingbrave how do you sign up for your consulting? Do you have a link? Thank you.
@wearewritingbrave2 ай бұрын
@@ethanhuntindiana I offer a few different book coaching things! www.wearewritingbrave.com/book-coaching
@tellyorekavala4231 Жыл бұрын
very helpful
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad!
@angelasconversations55518 ай бұрын
This is great. Thank you
@wearewritingbrave8 ай бұрын
I'm so glad! You're so welcome.
@oneiceb5974 Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤
@lakeshagadson357 Жыл бұрын
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@snarkysifu Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@brookeadams1024 Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome. ❤️
@Troy-j3xАй бұрын
I told my mom when it happened yet she refused to believe that it did happen because it was her brother however I'm trying to leave my uncle's name out of it I've had issues problems with my mom since then and then she finally fessed up to my brother that she knew but she didn't really know she had an idea after my brother did some investigating I said I don't need validation for the from this I just want to know why
@lakeshagadson357 Жыл бұрын
I would like to write one about the things ive been through and with different people different places ive seen
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
mmm yes!
@travelingshutterbrothers7174 Жыл бұрын
Informative and concise. But, like the use of like, a couple of like a hundred or like two hundred times was a quality killer.
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
Working on decreasing my use of 'like.' It comes out when I'm nervous!
@PEGGLORE7 ай бұрын
But my whole life is more interesting and unbelievable than any other, which all builds up to an event that's never happened in the world to anyone else before, and then the farce and interesting things that happened to my life, after it happened. Is this a Memoir I'm writing, or something else? This book needs to be written though. I have an extraordinary memory and would like to add loads of these things that are important in my life. I remember being a baby for example.
@wearewritingbrave7 ай бұрын
SOunds like memoir!
@PEGGLORE7 ай бұрын
@@wearewritingbrave Thx! I'll write it all. It's going to be really long though. Hopefully that's OK. Pretty sure I'm the greatest, most spectacular true story there's gonna be though. It all connects and all interesting. I'm very concise, with no nonsense approach. Very detailed with interesting facts, rather than adding descriptive filler. Hopefully won't be too much for people. Well it's kind of a whole new concept I'm doing. Could be popular.
@KevinRodriguez-yy3bn Жыл бұрын
Hey my name is Kevin Rodriguez from Detroit Michigan i wanna write an addiction memoir about my story. Im 6 months clean from fentanyl right now any advice on how i can go through with it? Thanks have a good day 😊
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on being clean for six months - that's amazing.
@Kathy-l4b10 ай бұрын
Brooke, I’ve carried my story so long. It’s about a tumultuous childhood and overcoming the trauma. Is it acceptable to tell it chronologically? Each stage of my upbringing presented a plethora of challenges. No matter where I start it’s traumatic. Also, I’m mature if I don’t tell it now, it will die with me.
@dominiquerivero6611 Жыл бұрын
What is a gohst writer ?
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
Hi! A ghost writer is a professional writer who writes your book on your behalf.
@Troy-j3xАй бұрын
I recently lost my son and my son's mother passed away when he was on the 18-months-old I have been molested when I was eight by my uncle he also molested five other cousins and I'm trying to spare family names I don't know how to address this part 3:2😊
@fredrikbeckker1258 ай бұрын
I think everyone shold write a memoir
@wearewritingbrave8 ай бұрын
It's probably not for *everyone*, but it is such a beautiful practice for those who want to do it!
@frankhainke7442 Жыл бұрын
Why should I write for beginners?
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
it's a dangling modifier ;) based on what people search for on KZbin. The writer is the beginner.
@frankhainke7442 Жыл бұрын
@@wearewritingbrave I know. It was just a joke. Sorry. Correction: I know. It was a joke. Sorry.
@wearewritingbrave Жыл бұрын
@@frankhainke7442 Lol totally no worries!
@MattPearcey-ws8zx Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great content.
@brookeadams1024 Жыл бұрын
thanks Matt! You're so welcome. Glad it was helpful!
@Troy-j3xАй бұрын
I told my mom when it happened yet she refused to believe that it did happen because it was her brother however I'm trying to leave my uncle's name out of it I've had issues problems with my mom since then and then she finally fessed up to my brother that she knew but she didn't really know she had an idea after my brother did some investigating I said I don't need validation for the from this I just want to know why