How to Start Writing Your Memoir with Intent

How to Start Writing Your Memoir with Intent

Allison Lane Allison Lane

Allison Lane

I help women turn their knowledge into bestselling books that inspire and educate. Host - Author's Edge podcast >>>??lanelit.com/blog

发布日期: 2024年11月6日
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Writing a memoir is about more than just recounting life events—it’s about discovering and sharing the universal truths within your story.

According to memoir expert Marion Roach Smith , the best memoirs don’t come from grand moments but from small, intimate ones that illuminate bigger life themes. [Watch the LinkedIn LIVE Event, click here ]

Memoir releases us to think differently and to live better, says Marion Roach Smith.

To start, Marion suggests following a simple 3-act structure that takes readers on a journey:

  • Act 1 is where you establish what you didn’t know or couldn’t do.
  • Act 2 is where you explore how you learned or overcame it.
  • And in Act 3, you show what life looks like now, having gone through that experience. This format is powerful because it allows readers to witness change in action, giving your story both purpose and structure.


Allison's mom Jena, in an orange velour bikini on her sorrel cowpony Wicket. As you do when you're a free spirit.

Another key tip? Write with authority.

Many aspiring memoirists worry that their stories aren’t “big enough,” but Marion argues that everyone has a unique perspective worth sharing. By writing from what you know—whether it’s from professional expertise or personal experience—you connect authentically with readers.

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once upon a time, Allison conjured her most spirited self, riding bareback with Good Time Charlie.

Finally, don’t wait for the “perfect” moment to write your memoir.

Marion emphasizes that life will never be all figured out. Instead, start now. Capture the small moments, embrace your story, and let your experiences resonate with others. In the end, memoir is about offering readers a glimpse into their own lives through the lens of yours.


Allison's son Truman is a natural cowboy.


Allison's daughter Daphne is a horse whisperer too.

Ready to Start Your Memoir?

Take these insights from Marion Roach Smith to heart, and start writing with purpose. Whether you’re outlining your story, crafting essays, or simply jotting down ideas, remember that memoir is about more than recounting what happened. It’s about sharing what you’ve learned and offering readers a glimpse into their own lives through your story.

[Watch the LinkedIn LIVE Event "Writing Your Memoir with Intent - with Marion Roach Smith and Allison Lane, click here ]


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Abhishek S.

Helping Authors, Coaches & Professionals Build Personal Brand | Sell More Books, Build Authority + Wealth In 365 Days

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Hi Allison! I like Marion Roach Smith’s take on memoir writing! Her 3-act formula is a smart way to tell personal stories. Many new authors have a hard time with visibility, which makes great stories fade away. If you want to discuss boosting you author’s brand and their book journey, I’d love to share ideas. A strong brand can really help boost book sales! Let’s keep chatting!

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Kathryn McCullough

Writer, Artist at idiomART Studo

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I wish I could find something to write. I’m broken. I guess that’s a start.

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