True to Life : Fifty Steps to Help You Write Your Story / Beth Kaplan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kaplan, Beth, 1950- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Creative writing--Study and teaching.

Creative writing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (180 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Toronto, ON : Iguana Books, 2022.

Summary:

Beth Kaplan's 'True to Life: Fifty Steps to Help You Tell Your Story' is a guide for aspiring writers focused on developing personal narratives and memoirs. The book offers practical advice on writing techniques and self-discovery, encouraging writers to find their unique voice and truth. Kaplan shares insights from her experiences as a writer and teacher, stressing the importance of authenticity and courage in storytelling. The book is intended for writers at all stages, particularly those interested in memoirs and personal essays, and emphasizes the transformative power of writing. Kaplan's guidance aims to inspire writers to overcome self-doubt and embrace their creative journey. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Halftitle Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Introduction

Put on Your Writer’s Hat

1. Believe in your stories and your right to tell them

2. Allow yourself to begin

3. Try keeping a journal

4. Take note

5. Carve out a creative space

6. Make time

7. Choose your tools

8. Grant yourself solitude

9. Develop a routine

10. Preserve your family stories

11. Read like a writer

12. Unleash the “I” word

13. Stand up to the negative voice

14. Complete your baggy first draft

15. Make it matter

16. Start anywhere

17. Unblock

18. Check your work for runways

19. Break your story into scenes

20. Keep it to yourself—for now

21. Claim your truth

22. Unpack your suitcases

Put on Your Editor’s Hat Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Kaplan, Beth True to Life

ISBN:

9781771806015