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63 How to Write a Memoir with Laura Conklin and Pat Iyer
Memoirs can be the riskiest forms of writing because for this kind of book to get traction, it has to have appeal to more people than your mother and father.
Laura Conklin, a nurse highly experienced in many areas of her profession, had to carefully plan how she could take the lessons from her 50-year-long career so that it would provide value and education for those in her field. She also needed to choose unusual and entertaining stories to appeal to a general audience.
Any memoirist can learn from her experiences in writing two books based on her professional life. What makes this podcast even more relevant and interesting is that her interviewer, Pat Iyer, has also acted as her editor. You will get a feel for the importance of having editorial assistance and support in writing your book.
Laura will take you through her decision-making processes, how writing her second book was easier than the first, and why she is considering a third. She gives advice about the importance of making your nonfictional characters anonymous.
And you may find that her enthusiasm about writing is contagious. You may take a look at your life and realize that you, too, have lessons to share. If so, happy writing.
Join Pat and Laura in this episode of Writing to get Business Podcast.
• What makes a memoir interesting to a larger circle than one’s family and friends?
• How can a memoir serve as a business-generating tool?
• In what ways can a memoir help to educate professionals involved in the area the book covers?
• When you are an expert on your subject, how do you keep your writing professional and still appeal to a non-professional public?
• Does your profession determine how opinionated your writing can be?
If you loved this podcast episode of Writing to Get Business, you'll love Pers Sjofos share how to add stories to your book. Watch his podcast at https://youtu.be/weNslAJFA5M. And don't miss Jennifer Fondrevay share how she turned her business trauma into a book. https://youtu.be/deV4sA-W8aM
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Memoirs can be the riskiest forms of writing because for this kind of book to get traction, it has to have appeal to more people than your mother and father.
Laura Conklin, a nurse highly experienced in many areas of her profession, had to carefully plan how she could take the lessons from her 50-year-long career so that it would provide value and education for those in her field. She also needed to choose unusual and entertaining stories to appeal to a general audience.
Any memoirist can learn from her experiences in writing two books based on her professional life. What makes this podcast even more relevant and interesting is that her interviewer, Pat Iyer, has also acted as her editor. You will get a feel for the importance of having editorial assistance and support in writing your book.
Laura will take you through her decision-making processes, how writing her second book was easier than the first, and why she is considering a third. She gives advice about the importance of making your nonfictional characters anonymous.
And you may find that her enthusiasm about writing is contagious. You may take a look at your life and realize that you, too, have lessons to share. If so, happy writing.
Join Pat and Laura in this episode of Writing to get Business Podcast.
• What makes a memoir interesting to a larger circle than one’s family and friends?
• How can a memoir serve as a business-generating tool?
• In what ways can a memoir help to educate professionals involved in the area the book covers?
• When you are an expert on your subject, how do you keep your writing professional and still appeal to a non-professional public?
• Does your profession determine how opinionated your writing can be?
If you loved this podcast episode of Writing to Get Business, you'll love Pers Sjofos share how to add stories to your book. Watch his podcast at https://youtu.be/weNslAJFA5M. And don't miss Jennifer Fondrevay share how she turned her business trauma into a book. https://youtu.be/deV4sA-W8aM
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices