Are you an older woman with a fabulous story?
Are you considering writing a memoir but don’t know where to start?
Start here – with my FREE guide How to Write Your Memoir – And Why You Should.
The 60-page guide is an expanded version of a Zoom talk I gave to the Society of Women Writers, on 23 February 2025, based on my experience writing my own memoir, CLEAVED – A story of loss, legs and finding family.
The talk was part of the Society’s fabulous three-day festival, titled For the Love of Writing.
There are many wonderful memoir-writing resources on the internet, but it takes time and energy to find them.
There are also many expert and helpful courses available. This guide is for those who can’t afford them or are still considering whether to invest in one.
The guide includes:
- Links to useful resources
- Writing tips
- Advice on editing and publication’
- Fun exercises to get your started
- The benefit of learning from an experienced memoir writer
History, as we know, has mostly been written by men, who have made themselves the protagonists of most of the world’s significant events.
Women, if mentioned at all, are minor characters.
Memoir is an opportunity for women to take centre stage: for their voices and stories to be heard at last.
Whether you want to write your story for family and friends, or you plan to pursue publication, writing about your life can be hugely challenging – and immensely satisfying.
However, writing can be a lonely task, and writing memoir can be especially emotionally stressful, so if you do decide to have a go, I highly recommend joining a group of supportive fellow writers, such as those at the Society. https://www.swwvic.org.au/about-us/
The Society recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with the publication of its history, Write On!
If you find this guide, useful, please let me know: jane.cafarella@janecafarella
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