{"product_id":"writing-your-life-putting-your-past-on-paper-paperback","title":"Writing Your Life: Putting Your Past on Paper - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLou W. Stanek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe all have stories to tell -- of a rapturous first kiss, a life-altering moment of choice, or the shocking revelation of a long-guarded secret. And these stories are often as distinctive, fascinating, exciting and entertaining as those found in the memoirs and autobiographies that currently top the nation's bestseller lists. We just need to know how to tell them best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVeteran, writing teacher, lecturer, and author of \u003cem\u003eSo You Want to Write a Novel\u003c\/em\u003e, Lou Willet Stanek can help you translate your joys and ordeals, thoughts and triumphs into superbly crafted nonfiction -- taking you step-by-step through the writing process with care, encouragement, and expert advice. She shows you how to unlock your memories, create settings and scenes, protray major characters and dramatic events. And she offers the key to finding your own unique voice, and to presenting your greatest charcter -- \u003cem\u003eyourself\u003c\/em\u003e -- without boring your reader or sounding egotistical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with invaluable exercises, nuts-and-bolts techniques, and motivational tools, \u003cem\u003eWriting Your Life\u003c\/em\u003e is indispensible for every aspiring writer who wishes to mine the rich lode of his or her past for all the gems hidden there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe all have stories to tell - of a rapturous first kiss, a life altering moment of choice, or the shocking revelation of a long-guarded secret. And these stories are often as distinctive, fascinating, exciting and entertaining as those found in the memoirs and autobiographies that currently top the nation's bestseller lists. We just need to know how to tell them best. Veteran writing teacher, lecturer, and author of So You Want to Write a Novel, Lou Willett Stanek can help you translate your joys and ordeals, thoughts and triumphs into superbly crafted nonfiction - taking you step-by-step through the writing process with care, encouragement, and expert advice. She shows you how to unlock your memories, create settings and scenes, portray major characters and dramatic events. And she offers the key to finding your own unique voice, and to presenting your greatest character - yourself - without boring your reader or sounding egotistical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 8.05 x 5.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 1996\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762147131680,"sku":"9780380786251","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b67a72237454dbf7707035b542a3c58e.webp?v=1780218469","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/writing-your-life-putting-your-past-on-paper-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}