"The book you were born to write needs to be in the world". 😭❤️
@floeybaybeh
Жыл бұрын
I love this too! I get goosebumps at the mention of this line!
@patrynaswritings7617
Жыл бұрын
So true and beautiful said thanks for sharing
@michaelpetronzio6557
3 жыл бұрын
I’m writing a memoir about forgiving my dad even though who abused me . It also talks about the challenges of going to a inpatient hospital at 12 and group home at 14
@jenrivard133
3 жыл бұрын
I love the book “Educated.” It was so relatable for me. This video was extremely helpful.
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
very happy to hear it was helpful, and all of us here at kn literary loved that book too... so inspiring!
@tericolby1310
3 жыл бұрын
@@knliteraryarts me too!
@azuritevalentine6199
2 жыл бұрын
I read "A Child Called It." when I was 12, 22 now. Learning how to write my memoir
@ahahangiee
Жыл бұрын
Oh so we’re both just living the same life aren’t we
@danikeebler1662
5 ай бұрын
I loved the writing in that book. He talked about living with a mom with some mental illness, but his voice is not bitter or condemning. Well written.
@sssnipermonkey5566
4 жыл бұрын
The memoir I’m writing about is about a broken heart, manipulation, drugs, jail, success, failures, sex, lies, getting kicked out the military (love), house arrest, mental depression, finding God, and much more. I had the blessing to read “Educated” by Tara West and she inspired me to write book. The problem is I’m uneducated, a hispanic male, and broke. Just finished my first draft of 59 pages.... this is the beginning of my shame and humiliation. When I write (specifically memoir) I end up crying, drinking, or sleeping more than usual. I need help writing my memoir.
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
Getting your story out can be the biggest challenge! We would love to help with your memoir! Your first initial phone call with an editorial matchmaker is absolutely free. They will gather details about your specific project and provide directions for next steps. Here is the link to schedule a call: knliterary.com/schedule/
@Sindollx666x
3 жыл бұрын
Best of luck to you. Fight club might be a good inspiration for you as a film reference. But as memoir and also a film, maybe Basketball Diaries. Also Nicki Sixx's Heroin Diaries and possibly Motley Crue's , The Dirt. They all tackle drugs /addiction and all kinds of madness. I have to admit I tried reading Heroin Diaries and as someone who has also had battles with depression, it was way too depressing for me to read. Best of luck. Really listen to her advice in this video. Take notes, and start trying to whittle down the moments to the ones you think are too important to not have in telling your story. Like if you had 5-15 minutes to tell a complete stranger who you were, what would you tell them about? How would you want them to perceive you? What would you absolutely want them to know or understand about your journey? Specific lessons you learned? How you changed as a person? Remember what she said about we have to experience it with you, and get us to be on your side. Best of luck.
@buff54321
2 жыл бұрын
I am proud of you
@evanevarezstjohn4643
2 жыл бұрын
Writing memoir brings up a lot of painful memories. As a recovering addict, I highly recommend working on recovery in NA and/or AA to help you process your past and see it from a new perspective.
@mallariculp3551
5 ай бұрын
I know I’m years later, but find the book, “when the lights go out” by David (Nino) rodriguez. It’s about a guy (ex champion boxer) who fought addiction and lost everything… his darkest days and road to recovery. You might relate to him.
@streetwyzewiththeallens414
3 жыл бұрын
I have transitioned from male to female had regrets than transitioned back ! My story is incredible writing about my detransition has not only helped me heal but gave me hope for life I’m so excited to share my story !
@Amy-ms6wj
2 жыл бұрын
I'd personally love to hear your story..❤️
@patrynaswritings7617
Жыл бұрын
Wow, your story sounds interesting. I'm so happy you turned this negative experience into a positive.
@karmataylor
Жыл бұрын
I’m definitely interested
@2008betwixt
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic it's great to see this side of it all. Have you published it yet?
@miameyer5277
Жыл бұрын
Yup I’d love to read your journey and feel it with you.
@SharonGirl317
4 жыл бұрын
I've had a desire to write a memoir for years. I started writing the memoir at a pivotal moment in my life where everything was turned upside down. I knew that this is where I had to start. Thanks so much for your great advice. I will continue to watch your videos to help guide me.
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, I'm so glad that this video was helpful during your journey. What a great time to start a memoir right in the middle of life-changing events. Keep going! We can't wait to hear how your story comes along.
@matildamariem
Ай бұрын
The information you provided in this video is priceless!! I work in the film industry and you knocked it out of the park with this one. I've an outline, character building, now I can start on my plot. This video pushed me out of my two week rut!! Absolutely Amazing!!
@knliteraryarts
Ай бұрын
Wonderful! You can do it!!🌟
@darrenwendroff3441
3 жыл бұрын
Wow this is such beautiful content, thank you so so much for sharing. I'm writing a memoir but my experience of healing 40 years of clinical depression and suicidal ideation through plant medicines, ayahuasca, mushrooms, iboga, and was looking for ways to organize my story. My story is very similar to caravan of no despair actually in the sense that my suffering became a catalyst for my healing. This is absolutely priceless, thank you so much again!
@ostrowulf
3 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I was thinking of just writing mine as a bunch of short stories. My logic being that there are lots of times people get me to sit down and tell the tales of my (often stupid and rediculous) adventures. So I figured having those stories written out would be fun. That said, they really are just a bunch of scenes, so likely I could link them together a bit more into one flowing story.
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
Writing a bunch of short stories is a great idea! My advice would be to sit down and assess your content and then determine whether it makes the most sense for you to write a shorter piece or a longer piece! As always, we at KN Literary encourage writers to schedule a FREE consultation with one of our lovely matchmakers to help answer questions you may have: www.knliterary.com/schedule -Ayesha💕
@thomasfoley1440
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, Kelly. You are the absolute best at describing with examples and allowing the viewer to listen and apply/incorporate technique into their own writing style and goal.
@tehyalewis2549
2 жыл бұрын
I got inspired to write a memoir from the movie “Basketball Diaries “ through everything he never stopped
@KatelynAnn710
3 жыл бұрын
Ignore this, Just taking notes Memoir: crafted like a novel, not chronological, interjections, discussion of life, understanding and articulation of a bigger picture going on, character driven & scene driven like a novel, readers must grow to love u as the protagonist. U must win them over with being vulnerable, imperfect, revealing flaws and selves. Show rather than tell, show by carefully chosen scenes. Show what happened scene by scene. Needs to have hero’s journey in it. Show us the moment where u got diagnoses, show us moment where ___, bring us into the story by giving the irrelevant details (about who we are and the scene we’re walking thru on this journey). Do character development and journal abt u, who are u? What do u care about? What did u care about before this happened? What were u thinking abt most of the time? What were u doing and talking to? What thoughts were running thru ur mind? Take us to the moment it happened, show us don’t tell us. Character development about the people who were there. Write about where u loved, the yard u played in, the key people in ur life. Plot the scenes out as if in a movie. Scene progression, how does the beginning and middle and end fit with each other? Plot them in advance, u can’t include every important moment of ur life. Carve it out. Memoirs: traveling mercies by Anne Lamont (beautiful scenes) Caravan of no despair (she had to leave a lot out, but good example of sparely told and emotionally intense memoir) The afterlife of billy fingers (cooky, lively and funny scenes, good at setting scene after scene) Sue Monk Kidd The dance of the dissident daughter (beautiful scenes)
@reneecooper777
2 ай бұрын
Hi, what helpful information you share, this has helped me a lot! Are you a writer, or author? If so, I had a couple questions, was wondering if you could maybe help point me in the right direction if at all possible. Thanks!😊
@ericcrane4871
4 жыл бұрын
I like your take on having scenes drive the book rather than making it chronological. I wrote a memoir that jumps around a bit; some times are finite and some are just musings but they all occurred at roughly the same time.
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you agree. That sounds like a great approach!
@ericcrane4871
4 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed as the book is in the hands of my three beta readers. Waiting for a crushing blow (or 3).
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
@@ericcrane4871, Best of luck! Let us know how it goes.
@mariahh25
3 жыл бұрын
I love how you speak normally, normal speed! Don’t like those KZitem videos that people talk so slow.. can’t watch. You’re awesome
@Tradairn
7 ай бұрын
Really? I think she rushes. I get sensory overload trying to take in so much information at such a pace. I have to keep stopping and taking breaks. But then, I'm getting old. 😊
@shveta9334
4 жыл бұрын
Hi there. I’m also a cancer survivor and in the process of writing my own book based on the experience of my past 2 years. Your videos help me alott. More power 💪🏻
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. We're so glad the videos have been helpful and can't wait to hear how your project goes. Your message is so important and your personal story will touch so many who have struggled and survived. Congrats on taking steps toward your book dream!
@walletman23
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been wanting to write a short memoir of me traveling around the world. I particularly want to talk about how discovering new experiences has set my moral compass for the better and affect my life decisions up until now. My political beliefs and growing empathy all started from meeting new people and has grown into a web of discovery that lead me to either change my habits, discover social media accounts that promote empathy and in turn enable changing, and speak up for people who have been treated unjustly. I’ve been reading books again because of quarantine to improve my vocabulary for such a project and in turn has led me to this video to learn about the creative writing process. I have many more ideas when it comes to memoir but a travel memoir was the strongest idea.
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing a bit about your memoir journey. It sounds like you have a great path established and reading other memoirs for inspiration is a great way to research and improve your vocabulary as you say. Best of luck!
@pamelacole3960
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video which has inspired me more to tell my story of a terrible loss I suffered six years ago; the illness and death of my only child. I have been trying to get things going but trying to find the courage to do so. I hope to find more support from your videos; this is my first.
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your story will no doubt be inspiring to others. We really encourage you to keep going and hope you find all the other videos helpful as well. Keep us posted on how your project comes along!
@Sindollx666x
3 жыл бұрын
((Hugs)) watched my mom endure this with my little brother. And I've lost someone every single year since he passed in 2007. In fact sometimes more than one someone. On 9/11 this year I found my best friend, who I did caregiving for for 6 years deceased in her apartment. So I lost my job, income, and best friend all in the same day. I'm literally waiting for unemployment right now still, cos of covid its been delayed.. suucckks. And it really messed me up experiencing that. I'm so sorry I hope your heart gets lighter in time, and that you're able to find healing and peace in time. As well as more people to connect with that can feel you and help.
@coryw31
Жыл бұрын
Being a Sixties scoop survivor, and the son of two residential school survivors, I'm trying to figure out whether I should write an essay compilation, or a memoir.
@knliteraryarts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. The world needs your story! You could start out by writing essays about these experiences. Eventually, if you see a common theme emerging, it may turn into a memoir later on. Either way, start writing.
@Sindollx666x
3 жыл бұрын
This was so incredibly helpful information, thank you. I've been tossing around the idea of a memoir for YEARS. Coz all my years in retail (8 at a book store even) i've had people I don't really know, or just met expressing deep curiosity and interest in knowing and hearing about my life. I've long been focused on a young adult novel but people keep bringing my mind and focus back to my life and me and it seems like a sign I just need to follow. I always wanted to approach it like a movie, coz movies are how I like to digest story frequently. But when it's your life and your experiences sometimes it feels like we're too close to decide exactly where to start. It seems when I tell people about my life, no matter what part, it seems fantastical and exaggerated because it's so crazy! I get told all the time it sounds like a movie. And it does. I feel like people think i'm making it up sometimes. I took heavy notes from this video. I'm going to subscribe and start doing what you suggested. I actually had to do something similar for my y.a. story (i'm still writing). I had to stop the general story and write down names, family trees, and history of events that took place before the characters in the main story existed because it was detrimental to how I tell about the events happening now to them. So this actually makes a lot of sense to me!! Thanks again!!
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Best of luck to you on your writing journey 💕
@Reese-Becke
7 ай бұрын
What an insane time to be writing a memoir. C19 and isolation affected me so much more than I ever thought possible. In the beginning, I continued writing, but then my boyfriend's parents got sick, his father died, my guy tested positive and I went into an anxiety spiral. What more could possibly happen, right? I'm so blessed. And now I've kept adding to my journey. When you sell all your possessions and allow yourself only one suitcase, buy a series of plane tickets with no return destination...then fall in love with a young Turk!! Haha, well, life is insane and amazing all at the same time. Thanks for being the guiding light to get this second memoir into the second draft stage. Love your passion!
@knliteraryarts
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@ModernJewelryMakers
3 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel - I’ve never considered reading other memoirs for the purpose of researching how to write my own one day - though it seems so obvious! I mostly listen to audio books but I get a sense this exercise would be much better served by reading the paper book - I’m so excited - I think it’s been over 5 yrs since I’ve read a real book in my hands! Thank you!! Vivi
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Vivi! So glad to hear that this video has helped you, wishing you all the best 💕
@LittleRedDrum
5 ай бұрын
I'm am transitioning from being a script writer to writing my own memoir. I went from an abusive relationship, to a life changing spinal surgery, to losing half of my family at once, to deal with a roof collapse, to then traveling around my country not knowing where I'd be living next. I'm calling it "The Year That Went To S**t" in hopes that someone can see that you can have a hard year and still come out with your sanity and strength.
@knliteraryarts
5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing part of your story!
@ashlynfeld3201
2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to write a memoir based on my love story on how I found and kept my partner through the painful struggle of obsessive compulsive disorder! I can’t wait to start it once I get all the info I need on how to do it!
@alecharper515
4 ай бұрын
Well done. Thanks! Very useful tips and presented in an encouraging manner. Good writing is real work. One can always improve. As I began to write , I attended a writers' conference and found a one-page handout imploring us to ask one simple question - Why do we write? And what I found is that the answer to that question evolves and grows over time. It is easy to overthink things and paralyze ourselves into inaction. Who cares if "it" is not "perfect"? What is "perfect", anyway? I would surmise that anyone watching this video has either begun or is at some more advanced stage of completing a memoir. To you, I would say... enjoy it! Be one of the very few who actually completes a manuscript. Don't hesitate. Press on! I remember an art teacher telling us that there is no such thing as "bad art". Grind it out and surprise yourself! Above all else, do not allow anyone to steal your dream. Everyone has a story to tell... Cheers, 🍷
@knliteraryarts
4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing!
@worldtraveler7558
2 жыл бұрын
This is great! Thank you. I just finished Wildflower, a Tale of Transcendence. And, wow! So good! I finished it in two days.
@staycurious644
3 жыл бұрын
Watched all the videos on writing a memoir and this was one of the most succinct and helpful, thank you!
@BMSConnection1959
Жыл бұрын
While I was watching you and listening to you I was imagining making movie out of my own story book. I love movies and now I understand it's possible to make my own movie. I can start by making short videos.
@WritingSecrets
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I couldn't help but embed it in my article on writing autobiographies. Thank you for sharing!
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I'm glad the content was helpful.
@ACESEnglishparaViajar
4 жыл бұрын
This was huge for me. Amazing tips that will hopefully help me get going! Thank you.
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
So happy to help! Thanks for watching and for your kind comments.
@HellaBella
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! No fluff in this video at all. Just found you and subscribed! ❤️
@jenrivard133
5 жыл бұрын
I’m almost ready to start my memoir. The only thing holding me back is hurting my mother. She will be a big part of my story as a drug addict and neglectful parent. I’ve long forgiven her and she has been clean for over 20 years. Any advice or “tricks” you could share to help me soften the blow to her? Leaving her out of my book isn’t an option.
@knliteraryarts
5 жыл бұрын
Jennifer, this is a great question, and one we get often from aspiring authors. I have a great video on this very topic called "How to Tell Your Story (Even If Mom Won’t Like It)" Check it out here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/umN7qaaJe5Woe2U
@TheHeartOne
4 жыл бұрын
I am now the Primary Caregiver for my mother, and I have learned to overcome the obstacles of the past by shifting my awareness of the importance of caring for her! Blessings!
@dianachoudhary1897
4 жыл бұрын
@Ingenium write your story unapologetically. Whole world will be interested in it . Good luck
@mostafamo1302
4 жыл бұрын
What a spark of inspiration, thanks this motivates me to write.
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
We're so happy to hear this was a motivator for you! Good luck on your journey. Let us know how it goes for you.
@OliviaBoughton
Жыл бұрын
wow what an awesome video. good info, great suggestions, beautiful smile!
@Howtowithpaulaandjohn
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was actually doing this , writing in scenes, but I thought it was wrong .
@knliteraryarts
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you were already on the right track!
@grandmasangels3203
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kelly. I just came across your clip here and you explain things very well. I'm beginning my adventure in writing my story. Looking forward to it. I'm going to read the books you recommended. Especially the first two. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Grandma's Angel's
@latashacannon4797
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this information!!
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome. Thanks for watching!
@ExploreEmbraceExpress
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your sound advice. I appreciate your time and insight on a topic that can feel overwhelming. The way you explain everything is easy to digest and utilize. I just subscribed to your channel, and look forward to seeing more of your content.
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for subscribing! Cheers! --Ayesha
@OtamaLuke
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the specific advice! I love how you tailor it to each of our stories. Through highschool, my 3 cancers were misdiagnosed, causing me to have lifelong damage, and stage 4 thyroid cancer. It's so hard to write an autobiography when there's so much to fit. I'm excited to start writing using your tips!
@knliteraryarts
Жыл бұрын
So glad it helped!
@holycow8743
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I really appreciate everything you shared
@knliteraryarts
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome. Thank you for your comment!
@valkyriepierce2143
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the book recommendations. I rented them from the library and look forward to reading them!
@hmmhmmhmm3
4 жыл бұрын
This video really packs a punch with useful tips about developmental and scene writing when crafting a memoir. Thank you so much for spelling it out and for including reference books that I can both enjoy and learn from. Do you lead any Zoom classes on character development that where we can share writing assignments with others for feedback? If not, I'd love your recommendation. Thank you again.
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
I suggest scheduling a free consultation with one of our matchmakers! They will be able to guide you in the right direction ☺️
@zhanglin3265
4 жыл бұрын
Thank You! Best Luck!
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching!
@jfcreates4671
4 жыл бұрын
This is fabulous content!! I AM LEARNING SO MUCH!!! Thank you so much!!
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome. I'm so glad you are finding it helpful!
@tracyclark7560
3 ай бұрын
Excellent advice, thank you.
@knliteraryarts
2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mromnamaste1436
2 жыл бұрын
Every story has characters in conflict. Even protagonist is flawed and overcomes obstacles and learn from them.
@aycha_1449
4 жыл бұрын
So good! Very sensible and clear advice, obviously from an understanding of both sides, the editor's and writer's/protagonist's perspectives. Thank you for sharing it! 🙌
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
@kiki.arielscrystalco
2 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful, glad to have found your channel, thanks! :)
@TheHeartOne
4 жыл бұрын
This is a repeat question, but the literary agent that I thought I was going to have the 15 minute conference call with today, could not hear me well, and I am confused because I thought the conference call was just the two of us. Am I wrong? Please explain this process, and, as always, thank you for having such an upbeat, positive video for all of us!!! Have a great fan here! Blessings, Dee Dee
@MaryJaneHancock
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting. Appreciate your insights. :-)
@Chiefhomer89
Жыл бұрын
Working on a memoir now abput the over 35 jobs ive had since i was 14. (Im 33 now) And the funny stories that come with it. The point is to show tjat nonmatter what they tell you growing up, you may not find what you want to do forever until youre way into adulthood. And thats ok. The problem im finding is how to interject funny stories into the serious talk about life decisions and such
@knliteraryarts
Жыл бұрын
Sounds interesting! Many memoirs find the balance between humor and life lessons. Working with an editor can be a huge help with this. You might also read some humorous memoirs to see how other have done it.
@miameyer5277
Жыл бұрын
This is amazing advice! Thank you
@knliteraryarts
Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome. Thanks for watching, Mia!
@ARIDFooL
3 жыл бұрын
thishelped currently writing my story
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear!
@fizznz4308
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent post, it really helped. The reader is shown not told...got it.
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it was helpful!
@theextrovertedintrovert1295
3 жыл бұрын
I need help, and I don’t even know where to start. I’m a teenage writer, and inexperienced, but I’m working to write a memoir surrounding my story and overcoming emotional and mental hardships from events I experienced. I can write, but structuring the story and prioritizing scenes is where I struggle, especially when it comes to my memoir. And that’s because so many things happened before the darkest moment. I would go into more detail, but it’s so personal, I don’t know that a KZitem comment is where I want people to be able to find it lol 😆
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Thank you for your comment ❤️ You are definitely capable of writing your story! Check out the following blog posts: knliterary.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-writing-a-memoir/ knliterary.com/how-to-write-a-memoir/ Happy writing! -ayesha
@lyndafiller2759
4 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed to hear today. I have the first draft written of my second memoir. My first, LOVE The Beat Goes On does deal with a health crisis. I love that book and cried a lot writing it. I never thought I would write a second memoir but the last year of my life has been an extraordinary journey that I must share. Thanks so much for your guidelines. I write fiction too and I was concerned that maybe my memoir would sound like fiction--but now I get it. That's why I'm loving my process so much. You've inspired and motivated me to go back now and make sure that everything works. And I LOVE Anne Lamott. I will read her book today! You are amazing!
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad this was helpful to you. It sounds like your journey has been very healing and productive. Kudos to you! And Anne Lamott does not disappoint! Let us know what you think, and keep us updated on how your journey continues.
@dianalynn3453
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@knliteraryarts
Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! Thanks for commenting!
@TerraFermentata
Жыл бұрын
My memoir would be about healing from severe abuse in childhood that caused dissociative identity disorder, and becoming a foster parent and leader in the community to help children from childhoods like my own.
@knliteraryarts
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Thank you for sharing 💜
@AngelicAffect
Жыл бұрын
Love ya. Please slow down. 🌸
@rebeccariefberg4226
3 жыл бұрын
I'm writing my memoirs & its just about me finding the humor in good & bad times. Ever since i was a teenager friends family etc have always told me "w/your facial expressions & you're funny stories you should do stand up comedy on open mike nights." Through the years i realized myself that I'm not a person who can tell jokes,the punch line is lost on me i cant get a joke straight. However, I was told by my everyone who knows me , loves me, has worked w/ me & has hated me, all agree that im a great story teller because as i say often "this shit only happens to me." I always kept journals, until my mom started reading them & i would get into a shitload of trouble, so i stopped writing. When i started writing my memoirs it was probably the 2nd most stressful time of my life. I started writing again & thought, i write as i remember the different times & struggles in my life. I thought there was NO WAY the reader was going to be able to keep up w/ leaps & bounds of decades of funny & heartbreaking stories..... I guess I was right & wrong! Its great t hear that
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
Glad the video has helped you! I wish you the best on your writing journey 💞
@skoolielove
4 жыл бұрын
What an amazing video. Thank you so much! Very well done.
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Glad you found it helpful!
@LaDeeDah
3 жыл бұрын
This is gold.
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to hear this was helpful to you. Thanks for watching!
@joho9815
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very helpful!! You're very articulate.
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Glad the video was helpful! 🤍
@michaelajuels5712
4 жыл бұрын
You are incredible! I cannot thank you enough.
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! 💗
@btetschner
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I don't know why unimportant people want so badly to have their memoir wrote. If I didn't do anything with my life, I would want to be forgotten.
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment! I believe that if someone wants to write a memoir, they definitely should! Writing is one of the best forms of expression 😊
@btetschner
3 жыл бұрын
@@knliteraryarts I tried to help my grandmother write a memoir the other day (and I used your tips). She seemed to like the tips, but she has this idea that she can make the memoir much more exciting than she believes her life to be. There was really nothing I could do to help her at that point, I actually had to leave her house because she went crazy.
@Halonablack
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. Great video!
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it❤
@Rampaigee
4 жыл бұрын
This is very helpful! Thank you.
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! So glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
@KarlMonroe10
3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Karl! -Ayesha
@mamasworldview
3 жыл бұрын
Looking at my life I'd say there are a lot of interesting things I could write about. I've survived childhood abuse, neglect. My mother went psychotic when I was in junior high school and killed a man. In 2019 my mom and brother were murdered five days before Christmas. I left my husband of 20 years during the pandemic just 10 months after the murders, secured my own place, got in a recovery program for an addiction I didn't even realize I had until the separation. I got saved and live each day in the glorious light of redemption having been delivered of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Nearly everyone in my life has told me I'm a gifted writer. I don't want to wait much longer to write my story but I don't have years of sobriety or some massive success to speak of. I live a modest life but I have a rich perspective on how to overcome trauma and maintain responsibility in inner and outer chaos. Not sure how to begin. I suppose journal scenes from my life and hire an editor?
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Amapele, Thank you for sharing your story. We at KN Literary are very proud of how far you've come on your life journey. You are capable of writing your story! It all starts with you just picking up a pencil and writing. We feature 'Writing Prompts' on our Instagram page every Wednesday. My advice would be to start there! Additionally, you are welcome to schedule a FREE consultation with one of our lovely matchmakers as they will be able to answer any questions that you may have. (www.knliterary.com/schedule) -Ayesha💕
@mariaradulovic3203
3 жыл бұрын
Thank u!!!! ❤
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, Maria! ❤ -Ayesha
@deborahhall8531
3 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a writing coach or a writing group for a memoir project. Let me know if you can recommend such (I'm a prof of creative writing--so not a newbie.)
@BunsBooks
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been really thinking about writing my memoir which would be a similar theme as Educated. I grew up in a messianic doomsday cult (that no longer exists), but I’m not sure where on earth to start and if I should try to reconnect with others who left the cult and interview them to get that grip on character development. I think it would be healing for me in the long run to get the story out but it’ll definitely be a traumatic read for other people, especially if it’s in scenes. There was animal sacrifice, abuse, and themes of apocalypse and terror, political extremism, lots of mental anguish. I’m not sure how to display my experience authentically but with proper care for the subject matter and other people involved. And I’m not sure how to do it without getting sued by the old leaders who are still alive, or if I should wait for them to pass away
@knliteraryarts
Жыл бұрын
There are many ways to approach this and all of them can be good. If you're unsure of what the outline of the book should be, try just getting started with lots of exploratory writing. From there you can decide what direction to go in. Working closely with an editor can be a huge help in shaping the story as well. When the book is done, a literary lawyer can help you make any necessary tweaks to keep you from getting sued, so that doesn't need to be a huge concern until you're ready to publish.
@keatts23
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you Kelly.
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@88niteowl88
4 ай бұрын
I'm writing a memoir about hope. In it is my journey from homelessness to earning a doctorate.
@knliteraryarts
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@someone7481
2 жыл бұрын
I wrote my memoirs about my servers mental health issues. I was told by the people I trusted to read it that it’s brilliant. But it’s for myself only.
@robtaylorrolls
4 жыл бұрын
Man, after two years of crafting from a seven year diary I hear you and want to just give up, I had a 45 year failed music career, now I see a failed writing career Mediocre life with no success , just depressing
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
If you have a seven year diary to pull from that is some great content! Be patient with yourself. By pulling from these experiences and tying them together in a beautifully crafted story you could not only find success, but more importantly, a fulfilling writing journey. Please don't give up. You can do this!
@robtaylorrolls
4 жыл бұрын
kn literary I took your advice and booked some time with one of you're editor consultants as well as downloading your free books, it has already inspired me to get back on and dig in, thank you
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
@@robtaylorrolls Yay! We are so happy to hear this! Your editorial matchmaker will be such a great guide in getting you on a solid path for your specific project. They will be an encouraging cheerleader as well, which we can all use along the writing journey. Please let us know how things go, we can't wait to hear about your progress!
@AmandaTayteTait
4 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a best seller
@juliemayr8674
11 ай бұрын
Hiya! I'm sure I'm getting ahead of myself but I really hear you that "showing not telling" is the way to go and i know i need to work on this- could you recommend any books or other videos of yours etc that would help with that style of writing? Also, any specific screenwriting books that are great references for organizing the scenes? Many thanks!
@knliteraryarts
11 ай бұрын
Some of Kelly's favorite books about writing are shared in this video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0ZykxYZ-jYKllagsi=s5xyvyEjbsWcs2cv Hope that helps!!
@anthonycartinella5986
Жыл бұрын
Hey Kelly, I just finished writing my memoir and went through my first round of edits. I feel like I’m on the right track. I have a question for you, though, discussing some experiences that I have had with people in my life is it OK for me to list their names and interactions even though none of them are negative?
@knliteraryarts
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations of your amazing progress! Some authors choose to change the names of the people in their memoir for privacy. If you are worried about getting sued, we recommend that you reach out to a literary lawyer for specific advice. Hope that helps!
@SophiaGraceLove
Жыл бұрын
I’m writing a book about 51 years of narcissistic abuse into the healing arms of Jesus. ❤
@knliteraryarts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Happy writing!
@CoachNoahDavid
Ай бұрын
I hope you succeed in writing your book to glorify the Lord ❤️
@gavingordon8193
4 жыл бұрын
Great advice
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you found the video helpful.
@patrynaswritings7617
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, what if you only have a chapter of 3,000 to fit your writings and two to four weeks to write it? I should have made it clear that my question was more about overwriting lol and how to choose which parts to remove so how to say it was less words. Or do you not have this issue some people underwrite?
@knliteraryarts
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Patryna! You have the one chapter already written? And you have a deadline of two to four weeks to write the rest, or it takes two to four weeks to write a chapter?
@patrynaswritings7617
Жыл бұрын
@@knliteraryarts It's submitted now . My issue was overwriting . So I kept cutting out a lot debated on what to keep etc but thanks
@Christines_World1966
2 жыл бұрын
Everyone tells me to write my life. But I need to work with someone to get it all written correctly
@joho9815
3 жыл бұрын
I have an off the topic question. Does historical fiction sell? Is there any market for it? Thanks
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it definitely does! Happy writing!
@patrickmurphy7609
2 жыл бұрын
So any idea on how to start carving out a memoir about my truly soul touching story of my journey through life where it feels as though I'm literally living the "Murphy's Law" family curse? It's hard to explain without massive detail, but in the past, I have written short essays for school work talking about my life and it has driven many of my literature teachers to tears, one even resulted in me being placed in a personal study for therapists and literacy majors studying my stories and fact checking in disbelief. Idk like I said hard to explain lol
@knliteraryarts
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Patrick! We have several videos on this subject. This was a good one to start with. Here's another one that gives you more resources: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0ZykxYZ-jYKllag I would also recommend going through some of our other vides for ideas on how and where to start. You can always book a free call with us at knliterary.com to help get you started on the process. Hope this helps!
@lizziebkennedy7505
10 ай бұрын
You're an Angel ❤
@knliteraryarts
10 ай бұрын
💛
@mitchellspindell589
4 жыл бұрын
This was helpful!
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. So glad it was helpful!
@imstilldecidingonacringena8233
4 жыл бұрын
I just need help in my English class with my assessment
@tonyadionne
Жыл бұрын
Do you have any favorite How To books that are not necessarily educational but more of a How to Get Through a particular journey?
@mbweick
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. It is helpful. 🙂
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help. Thanks for watching!
@markvanilau6282
3 жыл бұрын
Love this
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
@kingfisheroutdoors4497
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you. If you could give advise to someone going through an event that they wanted to write a memoir about later, what would you want them to do? Journal? Chronicle? Say if you could go back in time and give advice to a pilot in the vietnam war, or a prisoner at Auschwitz, how would you advise them? I'm trying to think of a rough outline of notes for each day. Hard facts, events, descriptions of people, personal feelings, probably some exposition info at beginning of journal? Thanks
@knliteraryarts
3 жыл бұрын
I recommend scheduling a free consultation with one of our amazing matchmakers if you are still needing hep with your writing! knliterary.com/schedule/
@jackmiller1804
15 күн бұрын
I am disappointed not to see examples of male writers of memoirs Those presented are good examples( familiar with some of them) but selections are heavily one sided Can you show us some of your choices if males memoirs. I’m a man and struggling through an over long writing of my memoirs You may hear from me more I have enjoyed your very enthusiastic and helpful video
@knliteraryarts
11 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment!
@Fazilat_channel
7 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@vinitamodh5797
5 жыл бұрын
Lovely......
@knliteraryarts
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video.
@kenwilliamsvoice
3 жыл бұрын
There's never any mention of dialogue used in memoirs as a scene builder.
@taehyungsguccibag4960
4 жыл бұрын
I plan on writing a memoir about racist and sexual harrassment i experienced at work as a teenager
@knliteraryarts
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. This sounds like a very important message to get into the world! Let us know how your writing journey continues.
@lightinthearts6413
3 жыл бұрын
Good Biography, "The Search of my Life" by Norma Garcia it's on Amazon @t
@AmanB777
9 ай бұрын
i thought we need to be famous to write a memoir. little did i know.
@knliteraryarts
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely not! There are some amazing "normal person" memoirs.
@Jayceodufuwa
7 ай бұрын
I'm writing a memoir on what it feels like to be trans and autistic noticing that the world was not built for my mind
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