You've written a book—you may have just finished your first draft or have already gone through multiple revisions. Either way, you're starting to think about the next steps you'll need to take to get your book in print. First of all, congratulations! That's an incredible accomplishment and deserves to be celebrated. And now that you've completed a first draft, you will need to find an editor to work with.

When you start writing about your life, you may question whether and how certain events played out. Remember, it's not about who's right or wrong because your memoir is your interpretation and perspective on events that occurred. You're sharing your truth as you remember experiencing it.

Writing a memoir requires thinking about how you plan to structure your story. This is why an autobiography can seem much more straightforward. The typical structure for most autobiographies is chronological. However, with a memoir, you have a lot more creative freedom.

A well-written memoir is usually curated around a single theme in a person's life. Whatever theme holds true for you, use that as your North Star. Assigning a theme will allow you to recognize which stories to include and which don't support your theme or add value to your book.

There are a few key differences between Biographies, Autobiographies and Memoirs. However, what makes memoir writing so approachable is that you can write several types of memoirs, and you can even write more than one.

While these suggestions are meant to help you recall forgotten memories, they will only work if you make an effort to write them down if and when they come back to you. They say that memory is fleeting…and that's even more true with a memory you've already lost once.

Before you get started, make sure you’re clear on why you’re writing a memoir. Writing a memoir is a big commitment. It requires writing consistently, holding yourself accountable, and, most of all, perseverance. But most importantly, don’t get discouraged.

If you’re often told that you need to write a book about your life but are unsure where to start, then a memoir is an excellent option. Taking time to reflect and review will offer clarity and allow you to redefine your values and priorities as you move into your next life phase.

You might wonder, what can storytelling do for my company? In today's world, where customers demand transparency, it may be time to bring your company's history into the present.

We all have a story to tell. And, if there's a story inside of you that you want to share with your family and friends, or maybe with the world, then this is your sign to start writing it now.