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Author Archives: Adair Lara

10 Ways to Tell if Your Story Should be a Memoir or a Novel

January 23, 2012 | Adair Lara | Comments: 2

Should your story be fictionalized or be a true telling of your life? You have to decide. Here are 10 factors to consider. Read more

7 Ways to Perfect Your Writing “Tone”

September 27, 2011 | Adair Lara | Comments: 2

Often when we feel something is missing from a piece of writing, the key lies in examining the tone. Here’s how to revise your work so that it resonates. Read more

Find an Angle to Bring Your Subject to Life

December 7, 2010 | Adair Lara | Comments: 0

Here are some ways to find angles that will lend focus, originality and appeal to your personal essays.

by Adair Lara
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The Key Elements of Writing a Good Memoir

October 14, 2010 | Adair Lara | Comments: 4

Build your story around this foolproof framework to keep your memoir afloat.

by Adair Lara

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