Dear Fellow Memoirists,

So many things going on, my head is spinning. This month’s issue is chock full of goodies, so let’s get right to it…

Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out our survey! I value your input and hope to meet more of your specific needs. If you haven’t had the chance to complete the survey yet, it takes less than five minutes…you can do it now!

Are you having trouble getting started with your Memoir? Would you like to have someone tell you what to do next? How about a little help with getting organized? This month we’re launching the beginnings of the Memoirs By: Me Album, a “Create Your Own” Memoir Book.

Please be encouraged, writing your memoirs is an achievable task; you just need to take it one step at a time. We’ve put together a syllabus to accomplish your memoir-writing project, chapter by chapter. This month our focus will be on Your Family Tree. I’ve included a blurb from Genealogy 101: Where to Start Digging below.

Plus, are you aware of the different publishing options available to you? Sarah Cypher from the Three Penny Editor shares some articles she wrote on the differences between them as well as offers tips on self-publishing.

We’ve uncovered more resources pertaining to genealogy for those interested in going down that road, and finally, an excerpt from our latest featured memoir, I was Touched by an Angel by Douglas R. Johnson. This is especially poignant to me because my father wrote it.

See, I told you there are lots of goodies here. So join me now in a quick Scroll Down Memoir Lane…

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Sincerely,
Carrie Wigal

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The Memoirs By: Me Album gives you a layout for your memoir and eliminates the question of how do I get started? Following this format will help you, step by step, complete your project. Regardless of the method you choose to tell your life story, whether it is through journaling, scrapbooking or publishing a book, this will prove to be very helpful. You will finally have direction on where to go from here.

This month we’re focusing on completing a segment for your memoir-writing project on your Family Tree. Whether you’re just keeping a personal journal, putting together a scrapbook, or writing a full-blown Memoir, your Family Tree MUST be addressed. Your descendants will greatly appreciate it! Even if you don’t have any children of your own, I’m sure you have nieces or nephews, or there may be in the future…this family history is worth preserving!

We put together a Syllabus of Objectives and Assignments. These are just suggested assignments; tailor them to suit your personal desire. But please, do SOMEthing to record your Family Tree and honor a few members who have left an imprint on your life. You will feel great fulfillment for doing so.