Memoir Writing
This week I'm working on memoir writing. I've been planning to write part one of my autobiography this year. My oldest daughter requested it. My plan is to write three parts with part one being about my childhood. It is going to focus on societal changes, especially regarding racial tensions in the San Francisco Bay Area from the early 1950's onward.I bought a book at Barnes and Noble to help me jumpstart my efforts...
How to Write the Story of Your Life
So far I just love this book. Maybe with all the writing I've done already, I don't need a memoir-writing book, but I like the experience of reading his suggestions because then I feel like I'm not all alone doing it. He has chapters about writing interspersed with chapters suggesting short writing projects.. and lots of story-starter inspiration ideas. It helps.
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Today I see blogger.com changed the user-interface. So far it seems to be working just fine though I'll admit I wasn't thrilled to see the change. Now I have another new thing to try to get used to. I hope its worth the bother!
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