1.
Who is my target audience?
This is the most important thing to determine.
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What is my message?
A memoir must have a purpose, not just a list of events.
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What is the specific aspect of my life I'm writing about?
Many people confuse memoir and autobiography.
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4.
Where am I starting?
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5.
What am I including?
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How much will be about me?
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How will this help or interest my audience?
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8.
Is it legal for me to write about these events?
Some details about others' personal lives may put you in court for libel or slander.
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Do I have enough to complete an entire book?
If an event isn't complex enough, it won't make for a substantial story.
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Is my book more refined than a journal or diary?
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Am I prepared for the reactions of my friends and family?
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Have I included enough details?
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What is my angle?
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Have I structured this is a way that pulls readers forward?
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Are there characters in my story?
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Do I have running themes?
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Have I written multiple drafts?
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Have I come across as a likable narrator?
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Is there a coherent timeline to my story?
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Does my story have drama?
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