Does my autobiography/memoir need a narrative arc?
At its best, a memoir or autobiography is more than just a retelling of someone’s life. It pulls you in and makes you feel what they felt and compels you to cheer them on, hoping for a happy ending. It’s not a checklist of events, it’s a story. Perhaps it’s your story. It’s not always the actual events of one’s life that make for a great book, but the way...
May 21, 2021 READ MORE
Copywriter Q&A: Jessica Stautberg Discusses the Art of Writing an Unforgettable Memoir
With over a decade of writing experience, Jessica Stautberg has written content for everything from websites and blogs to books and press releases. At The Writers For Hire (TWFH), Jessica serves as our lead copywriter, and is also one of our experts on writing memoirs and autobiographies. In this installment of our Copywriter Q&A series, we talked to Jessica about w...
March 9, 2021 READ MORE
How To Write a Family History Book—7 Steps Plus A Pro Tip
With the rise in popularity of media programming such as PBS’s Finding Your Roots, and the ease and accessibility of home ancestry and DNA test kits, more and more people are choosing to research their family history. The internet has made this research easier than ever before. For those who decide to go even further—to compile and record the facts and stories th...
August 4, 2020 READ MORE
Diving Headfirst Into Your Family Tree
Do you ever wonder about where your ancestors came from, and what struggles they had to endure in their life’s voyage? The journey of discovering your roots and your family history can be quite fascinating and exciting. It can also be a daunting and time-consuming task. A simple Google search will lead you to a vast array of websites, promising to give you the answers...
July 28, 2020 READ MORE
Your Guide To The Family History Interview
So, you’ve decided to write a family history book but are not quite sure where to start. Or, maybe you are ghostwriting an autobiography for someone else. Either way, you’ll want to be sure to include all of the best family stories. If you rely on just your own memory, or that of your subject, specific details can get a little fuzzy. This is where it pays to int...
July 16, 2020 READ MORE