Writing: How to Turn a Memoir into a Novel – Case Study by Sue Johnson
We all have a life story to tell - but when is it better to turn it into fiction rather than memoir? Sue Johnson provides a case study from her own past.
Why I Write What I Write: Francis Mandewah Shares His Story of an Extraordinary Friendship
An inspiring account of how a friendship between a poor African boy and an affluent American helicopter pilot inspired a moving memoir
Writing: How to Find a Self-published Book in Your Business or Your Life
If you're an indie author, one way of boosting your income is to diversify, using your writing skills not only in your comfort zone, but in other areas in which you have special knowledge or skills to share. From New…
5 Top Tips for Self-publishing Memoirs and Autobiography
Thinking of self-publishing a memoir or autobiography? Sarah Juckes of CompletelyNovel offers top tips on how to give it the professional edge and gain marketing advantages. At CompletelyNovel, I’ve recently seen an influx of writers publishing memoir and autobiography. With…
Opinion: How and Why This Self-Publishing Author Signed Up with an Agent
On the brink of launching the third in her acclaimed Roma Nova alternate history series, Alison Morton, a self-published English novelist, resident in France, and self-confessed Roman obsessive, explains why she has just signed up with a literary agent, officially…
Writing: How To Turn Your Life Into A Novel
Helena Halme, Finnish author of three self-published novels, offers excellent advice on how to turn fact into fiction effectively, drawing on her own experience of writing The Englishman.