The reflection in the mirror bares the truth. My smile lines are growing deeper, the crinkles around my eyes seem to have multiplied, and the skin on my neck is no longer as taut as it used to be. Dare I say it out loud, “I’m getting older.”
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.
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.
