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MASTERCLASS: How to Write a Memoir – with Allegra Huston

19th July 20218th November 2021 Jon Reed Allegra Huston, masterclasses, memoir

Reading Time: 4 minutes The author of bestselling memoir ‘Love Child’ talks about how to draw a compelling narrative out of the rough material of your life.

Carrie Fisher at the Venice International Film Festival, 2012

Memoir Writing

The best piece of advice for memoir writers

4th May 202130th October 2021 Jon Reed Carrie Fisher, memoir, Writing

Reading Time: 2 minutes Want to write a memoir? My favourite piece of memoir-writing advice is from the late, great Carrie Fisher, author of bestselling memoirs and autobiographical fiction. And also Princess Leia.

Memoir Writing

How to write a memoir that matters

18th April 20188th February 2022 Jon Reed #LBF18, Adam Kay, London Book Fair, memoir, This is Going to Hurt

Reading Time: 13 minutes Want to write a memoir? Adam Kay’s “This is Going to Hurt” is part of a new trend of immersive memoirs with a message. But what does it take to write and publish one?