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Color-Coding Story Elements to Weave a Narrative

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There are several ways to weave together various elements or themes of your narrative, whether fiction or non-fiction. Begin by asking yourself the following two questions (it may help to write down the answers). Question #1. What is the main story you want to tell? In other words, what is the most important element of your story, what drives you to want to write this particular book? Once you have answered this, ask yourself: Question #2. Is there a secondary narrative, or a subplot that you would like to include. This might be a love story, a parenting or a childhood story that relates to the main narrative.  Let’s say, for instance, your mom was a doctor or health worker in the hospital where you are visiting a family member; you could contrast your current story with memories of a young child in the same setting. Alternatively, you may simply pause in the narrative periodically to reflect on what you went through in the past, or … Read on

Posted in Dear Pamela (Memoir Tips), Memoir Coaching, Memoir Publishing, Memoirs, Women's Memoirs, Writing Your Memoir | Tagged craft of memoir writing, memoir classes, plotting a memir, plotting a memoir, plotting a novel, publishing your memoir | 1 Reply
Pamela Jane is the author of over thirty books from board books to memoir. She is also a writing coach, freelance writer, and public speaker. Learn more about her by booking a school visit, perusing her blog, or reading her memoir, An Incredible Talent for Existing: A Writer's Story.
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