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Many people feel the pull to write their story, but aren’t sure where to begin. The good news is that a memoir isn’t about covering every detail of your life from cradle to present; it’s about focus, depth, and meaning. Memoir vs Autobiography An autobiography is a full chronological sweep of...

This weekend a UK newspaper, The Observer, dropped a grenade into the literary world by reporting that Raynor Winn’s beloved memoir The Salt Path - and the film adaptation currently on screens - were “spun from lies, deceit and desperation.” It’s a striking accusation aimed at a story that has...

✍️ What Julius Caesar Can Teach You About Writing Your Memoir You might not think you have much in common with Julius Caesar - but if you’ve ever wanted to shape how your story is remembered, you’re already following in his footsteps. At Memoir Magpie, we believe everyone has stories worth...