Monthly Archives: February 2012

Three Tips That Will Keep You Writing

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Denis Ledoux

Recently, someone asked me what are the biggest barriers memoir writers face to being successful. Three came to mind right away. Below, I write about them and offer suggestions for eliminating these barriers. 1. Writers often put off writing a … Continue reading →

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4 Ways to Write About Love

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Denis Ledoux

Valentine’s Day was earlier this week. For me, it was an opportunity to think of the people I love. I got to thinking about writing stories of our love lives… Continue reading →

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Three Tips For Including Safe “Guess-timates” of the Truth

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Denis Ledoux

When writing a memoir or family history, you will inevitably come across bits of information that you want to include, but which you cannot verify… Continue reading →

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5 Memory Recall Tips

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Denis Ledoux

Recalling the details of our life stories can be a challenge…but if you want additional ideas, here are five suggestions for remembering more than you might have thought possible… Continue reading →

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Not Telling the Truth or Being Insincere Can Stop Your Writing

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Denis Ledoux

Many writers suffer from writer’s block, yet few understand its possible causes… Continue reading →

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Don’t Talk Your Stories Away

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Denis Ledoux

When a writer talks too much and too revealingly about a work-in-progress–especially at the early stage before the writing has taken shape–the energy to get the story written is often scattered. Sometimes what passes for a writer’s block is… Continue reading →

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