We often talk about a memoir's central message and how important it is for a strong and focused narrative. Many starting and even experienced authors struggle with this focus because sometimes it can tip over into preachiness, which is a put-off to readers and goes against what many writers really want for their book. You're not here to be judgmental or tell people how live; you're here to share something you deeply feel is true, important, and may help others. This balance can be tricky to achieve, but we have four steps to ensure your message is clear and delivered in your narrative in a way that reads naturally and pleasantly, without veering into preachiness.
Part of the process of becoming a writer is learning how to read like a writer--to see the bones of structure and past the words to what choices the author is making and why they are (or aren't) working in the interest of the story. That's why Page and Podium is excited to announce our upcoming new Memoir Method Book Club, where each month we will be reading and examining a memoir with a writer's eye to learn more about what we can apply (or avoid) in our own work.
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Timestamps:
0:00-Intro
2:15- Balancing narrative and message can be technically difficult
3:55- Step 1: Find your story, make it narrow
6:10- Your topic and message are not the same
7:30- Step 2: Refine your message for your audience
10:30- Step 3: Define your turning points
12:40- Step 4: Ensure your outline focuses on change
14:00- Change and development helps avoid repetition and preachiness
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