 | Writing the Memoir: From Truth to Art, Second Edit by Judith Barrington
Buy new: $10.76 / Used from: $8.64 A good guide for those who are more serious about creating and publishing a memoir. Includes writing exercises and examples, plus important legal and ethical advice if you've got skeletons in the closet.
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 | Seniorwriting: A Brief Guide for Seniors Who Want to Write by Marlys Marshall Styne
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $7.00 Encouraging and simple for beginning writers who intend to capture their stories just for family and don't want to be overwhelmed. Includes tips and examples. Directed to seniors, but useful for family members who want to help (or write for) older relatives.
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 | Writing Your Life: An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Writing an Autobiography by Mary Borg
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $11.99 Spiral-bound guide with writing prompts and tips for discovering your meaningful stories and writing them in an interesting manner. Includes historical timeline. Encouraging and informative.
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 | How to Write Your Own Life Story: The Classic Guide for the Nonprofessional Writer by Lois Daniel
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $6.34 An oldie but goodie for the beginning memoir writer. Encouraging, with tips and information about the writing process.
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 | Your Life as Story by Tristine Rainer
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $3.99 Time tested favorite for those who want to get serious about their writing and storytelling skills.
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 | Legacy : A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing Personal History by Linda Spence
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $0.01 Includes a listing of questions that can be used as prompts for writing, videotaping or audiorecording stories.
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