Memoir Archives - Ally Berthiaume

Writing Lessons I’ve Learned From the Books I’ve Written (and Coached)

Gain writing wisdom, insight, and other writing lessons that I’ve learned from the books I’ve written or supported on the path to publication.

Don’t Climb the Cliffs of Insanity Alone if You Want Your Memoir to Survive

Writing a memoir is like climbing the Cliffs of Insanity and you shouldn’t do it alone.

Creating a Great and Mighty Pearl: How I Visualized My Reader Avatar For My Book

I’ve been in Ally’s Writing Bar and Masterclass for how to write a memoir for over a year now. Last year I went through the process of identifying my ideal reader avatar for my book. Being a business owner, I understand the importance behind identifying your ideal client and how to approach it. Essentially, it is a written description of your ideal reader. This is how I came up with my ideal reader avatar.

Your Memoir Has the Power to Serve You and Others

A book is nearly secondary to the other intrinsic gifts bestowed when writing one’s story. Memoir has the power to serve the author first, before its readers.