Tips for aspiring memoir writers

by | Oct 10, 2010 | Blog, Improve your writing, Young Widow's Book of Home Improvement | 3 comments

Following my Memoir Editing workshop at the 2010 Byron Bay Writers Festival in August, I was asked to write an article about the process of writing memoir for the magazine writestuff. For those of you attempting to write a memoir, or for someone you think might be interested in working with me as a memoir coach, it’s now available here for download from my website.

The breakout quote of the article?

It should go without saying that if you are not already reading memoirs then you should not be attempting to write one.

Check out what my clients are saying…

Deborah Samuel AvatarDeborah Samuel
Virginia was incredibly helpful with conducting a deep dive researching the top agents for my memoir. I had no idea where to begin with this process. Virginia provided an excellent summary sheet and description chart for each agent with details for submission requirements. I am thankful for Virginia’s experience coaching me through this cumbersome process. Without her help I would still be swimming through the vast ocean of agents. Thankfully now I have a very specific list for best chance to get a read. - 4/09/2025 
Janet Lomax AvatarJanet Lomax
Thank you again Virginia for your very thoughtful and concise video, which I have watched a number of times and now realise how difficult it is to get the query letter right, and how precise you must be in hooking the agent/publisher's interest. I totally agree with everything you have said, and very much appreciate your expertise in this area, as without it, I wouldn't stand a chance! I now feel 100% more confident that I do stand a chance to be read, and that feels good! Thank you for your invaluable support. Winifred Lomax - 2/09/2025 
Margarette Allyn AvatarMargarette Allyn
Great response time and her feed back was amazing. I’m happy I had her service. - 8/08/2024 

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