Breaking Down Content: Part I
Lots of writers look for a formula in writing, e.g. a novel should be 80,000 words each chapter should be 2,000 words 80,000/2,000 = 40 chapters. And then they’ll try … Continued
memoir
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Busybird Publishing is always interested in trying to be socially conscious. Our anthologies were initially designed to give new and emerging writers exposure. Our books will usually give a portion … Continued
The Story YOU Want to Tell
Lots of people are interested in writing memoir. And, because it’s memoir, they think it’s going to be easy. The whole story’s there, isn’t it? You just have to now … Continued
Karma Kinglake Writing Retreat
After driving through winding roads and wondering if you’re going the right way, you see it emerge from the gum trees: Karma Kinglake, a rustic house rebuilt from the ashes … Continued
Chronology
Writing memoir presents us with different challenges to writing fiction. Even though the story’s there in its entirety – after all, we’ve lived it – a lot of people ask, … Continued
Writing Your Story
A lot of people want to write their life story. And yet a lot of people have the same query: Who’d be interested in reading about me? The answer? Sombody. … Continued