#Authoring Episode 16: The Art of the Memoir – Or the Biz-oir – with New York Times Bestselling Author Anna David

Anna David’s done the memoir thing, to critical acclaim. And having shared her own story, as well as that of one very interesting, Golden Globe-nominated actor, in multiple books, now she’s created a clever new way to tell even more of her life experiences, while helping other writers figure out how to tell theirs: introducing the “biz-oir.”

The biz-oir, as per the term Anna coins, is a combination memoir and how-to on writing your own life tale; like the title says, how to Make Your Mess Your Memoir. We are thrilled to chat with Anna about the grace and vulnerability of sharing her personal life with her readers, and about the advice she has for other writers who are considering this very intimate genre. How do you know if you should write a memoir? How do you decide which stories you should share? How do you know if some of that sharing might get you sued?

Anna tells all, including useful info on getting your book out into the world once it’s written, and how to market it in ways practical and creative once it’s published. 

Resources:

• Anna David
• Make Your Mess Your Memoir
• Launch Pad
• Anna David on Twitter
• Anna David on Instagram