In Memoir or Fiction: Story Is Internal #AuthorToolboxBlogHop
Happy New Year, Toolbox Writers! I hope you enjoyed some quality family time during the holidays. My last Toolbox post talked about “What …
What Exactly is the Origin Scene in Memoir or Fiction? #AuthorToolboxBlogHop
The inciting incident is the start of story present. In my case it’s when a high school guidance counselor challenges me to help my special needs daughter through her high …
What Does Backstory Do in Memoir or Fiction? #AuthorToolboxBlogHop
The question of “why” continues in memoir and fiction. Why this protagonist? Why now? Why does what happens in the story present matter to the protagonist? Through backstory, we find …
Flawed Characters in Memoir #AuthorToolboxBlogHop
Yes, even in memoir, the protagonist needs to be flawed. Flawed in her understanding, her logic, and her actions. Other characters may be flawed as well. This can be difficult …