Writing Archives - Ally Berthiaume

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.

The Differences Between Ghostwriting and Writing for Oneself

My mentor, Ally Berthiaume, has been a ghostwriter since 2018. In an episode of the podcast Living in the Next Chapter, she talks about her career. Ghostwriting has certain aspects many people don’t know about, and it affects Ally’s writing in ways people may not expect.

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.