Time is an interesting element to consider when deciding how to write your life story. For example, will your book cover birth to the present day? Or a few weeks or months spanning ei… See more

Many writers feel daunted when embarking on a new project. This is often particularly acute when writing about more personal experiences or real life where you don’t have the pr… See more

Any one person’s life is a massive archive or trove of significant experiences and memories. As Hermione Lee says, the immensity of this ‘source material’ can feel overwhelmi… See more

As in fiction, in life writing the voice of the memoir author helps to create a distinct sense of character. The acclaimed memoirist and poet Mary Karr gives excellent a… See more