Ally Berthiaume, Author at Ally Berthiaume

Writing a Memoir is Like Going for a Hike in the Woods

Writing a memoir is like hitting the trail and going for a hike in the woods. You need a solid map and a great guide.

‘Twas the Eve of a New Year When You Wrote the Book on Your Bucket List

Let writing your memoir be the thing you cross off of your bucket list.

When was the Last Time You Thanked Your Messy Moments?

Your messy moments are deserving of gratitude. Who would you be without them?

Be Brave Being You–It’s the Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Do

Showing up as your authentic self isn’t easy, but if you can be brave and choose you, there isn’t anything that you can’t do.

Are You Paying Lip Service to Your Memoir?

It’s time to stop paying lip service and talking about your memoir and take action to get your memoir written.

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How Do You Know the Powerful Story You Want to Tell?

While you may have lots of stories to share, remember that you’re writing a memoir, not an autobiography. Narrowing your focus to your powerful story is critical.

At the Heart of Memoir is Life’s Messes and You, But You Must Heal First

What is at the heart of memoir? ‘He’ for heal first so that the ART will follow. The art is your story, your memoir.

Are You Ready to Wield Your Own Mighty Pen?

Pick up your mighty pen and through the power of your words, change someone’s life; it just may be your own.

Rewrite Your Narrative – You Save Yourself in this One

Writing a memoir is a way to rewrite your narrative and discover that you saved yourself.

Writing About Darkness: Why I’m Qualified to Help You Write Your Trauma

I’m often asked, What makes you qualified to help me write about [insert horrible thing here]? This question isn’t really about my qualifications but about trauma.