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How to End a Memoir

As a memoirist, it’s almost inevitable that you struggle with your ending.  It’s important to remember that the ending of your memoir […]

Alan WattSeptember 3, 2026
Blog, First-Time Novelist, Free, Memoir, Novel / Fiction, Resources

How to Start a Memoir

How do you start your memoir when there are infinite places to begin, and every idea leads to ten new ones? How […]

Alan WattJuly 8, 2026
Blog, Free, Memoir, Resources

Examples of Memoirs: What Great Memoirs Can Teach You About Storytelling

A memoir is not simply a retelling of your life story. It’s about finding meaning in your experiences and shaping them into […]

Alan WattJuly 1, 2026
Blog, Free, General, Memoir, Resources

Advice from Authors on Writing Memoir – 8 Helpful Hints

Even accomplished writers balk at writing a memoir. While you may labor for years developing fictional narratives, screenplays, or essays, once the […]

Alan WattJune 27, 2026
Blog, Free, General, Memoir, Novel / Fiction, Resources

Memoir Writing Prompts to Help You Find the Real Story

Most writers think a memoir begins with memory. It doesn’t. It begins with tension. A feeling you can’t shake. A question that […]

Alan WattJune 25, 2026
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Memoir Ideas: Finding the Story Only You Can Tell

Some writers believe you need to have lived a dramatic life in order to write a great memoir, but that’s not the […]

Alan WattJune 12, 2026
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6-Word Memoir

Writing a 6-word memoir might feel impossible at first, too restricting, maybe even unfair. You might think, How do you tell a […]

Alan WattMay 11, 2026

The 90-Day Memoir Ebook

Join the 80,000+ writers who have taken the 90-day journey! The 90-Day Memoir is a day-by-day guide through the process of outlining and writing the first draft of your memoir. Bestselling author, Alan Watt, teaches the process of marrying the wildness of your imagination to the rigor of structure to tell the story of your life. “Writing a memoir requires direction and care. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without the intuitive guidance of Alan Watt’s brilliantly constructed 90-Day Memoir.” - Sophie Uliano, New York Times bestselling author of Gorgeously Green

KatAdminApril 13, 2026
Blog, Memoir

How to Write a Memoir: From First Draft to Lasting Impact

A memoir is a narrative written from the author’s perspective, focusing on a specific moment or theme of their life. However, when […]

Alan WattDecember 9, 2025
Blog, Memoir, Resources

What is a Memoir? From Personal Experience to Universal Truth

The desire to write is, at its core, the desire to evolve. To dig deeper into something you’ve experienced in order to […]

Alan WattDecember 4, 2025

Free 90 Day Memoir Sign Up Form

Download the Free Ebook & Video Workshop 2025 Daily Writing Prompts Only one download per user is permitted.

Cole VineyardApril 14, 2025

Free-90-Day-Memoir-Ebook

Download the Free Ebook & Video Workshop Transform your story into a memoir in just 90 days with Alan Watt. Learn the […]

Cole VineyardApril 7, 2025

90-Day Memoir Feedback

KatAdminOctober 16, 2024
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Memoir: Mastering the Impossible

“While they were saying among themselves it cannot be done, it was done.” – Helen Keller The purpose of art is to […]

Alan WattMay 6, 2024

90-Day Memoir

the 90-day memoir® WINTER SESSION | JAN. 11TH – APR. 12TH, 2027 suggested donation – $1,500 minimum donation – $750 until Dec. […]

JanelleApril 23, 2024

The 90-Day Memoir

Do you have a story to tell? The 90-Day Memoir will guide you through the process of marrying the wildness of your […]

JanelleNovember 30, 2023

The 90-Day Memoir Resources

the 90-day memoir® resources Welcome to The 90-Day Memoir resources section. This is a growing library of resources to help you tell […]

JanelleNovember 9, 2023

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    • The Rewrite Master Class
    • The 30-Day Outline
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    • Story Day
    • Class Calendar
  • writing resources
    • 1-on-1 coaching
    • editing services
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    • writing challenge
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    • How to Outline a Book
    • How to Write a Memoir
    • How to Write a Novel
    • How to Write a Screenplay
    • Story Structure
    • Character Development
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    • Writers on Writing
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