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by Rebecca Kalin (Author)
Longtime storyteller and world traveler, Rebecca Kalin guides readers on how to write a memoir composed of essays that are each exactly 100 words in length. She has been writing a 100-word memoir-in-essays since 2020. An archive of her stories can be seen on Substack: rebeccakalin.substack.com.
Who has a story to tell? You do!
But what if you haven't told it yet? Chances are, no one is going to tell it for you.
Your Life in 100 Words: How to Write a Memoir in Small Bites offers a fresh, engaging approach to writing your memoir in a small-bite format that is both challenging and fun. Whether you're an experienced writer or just beginning, this book will sharpen your storytelling skills, help you find your voice, and uncover the hidden moments that define you.
Beginning with tools for shaping simple story ideas, this how-to guide will take you step-by-step from planning to polishing beautiful, three-act 100-word mini-memoirs, You will learn about the writer's tool box, style and voice. You will learn about character voices and story arcs. You will have fun. Throughout its 125 pages, teaching concepts are supported and analyzed with stories written and illustrated by the author.
Why 100-words? A word limit challenges you to write with discipline and creativity-that is, with both your head and your heart. You need your intellect to compose and express the ideas that drive your story from beginning to end. You need your intuition to feel and express the universal emotion that gives your story meaning. Besides that, 100-words is winnable. Who says a memoir has to be a sprawling, exhaustive life history? No one! You can write your memoir in small, manageable bites-exactly, 100 words per essay. And, if you like riddles and word games, this wonderfully fun format is for you.
Packed with inspiration, techniques, and exercises, Your Life in 100 Words is perfect for memoirists, writers, teachers, and artists looking for a new, creative challenge. Memoirs matter. Start yours today.
