Description

Are you sitting on a goldmine of life experience but struggling to mine the material? Do you feel lost in the complexity of your own memoir or autobiographical novel? You know your life holds a powerful book, but how do you distill decades of experience into a focused narrative that grabs the reader and keeps them turning pages? Most importantly, how do you leverage that personal journey to build a platform that sells your work?

Join us for a two-part presentation designed to address the two biggest challenges for every writer of memoirs and autobiographical novels: focus and platform. 

1. Turning Your Life into a Narrative: Choosing the Right Focus When Your Life Has Many Chapters

In this session, we will cover the key aspects: 

- How to identify the single, most compelling theme that ties your experiences together

- How to master the art of narrative filtering-- what to include, what to exclude, and how to structure your chaos into a clear arc. 

- How to transform personal recollection into a universal truth that resonates deeply with your ideal reader

2. Turning Your life into a Brand: Building an Author Platform Around Lived Experiences

Your story is your compelling advantage. Once your narrative is focused, you can leverage it to build an authentic platform that attracts readers. In this section, we will present the key ideas:

- How to identify key themes that connect your life, your book, and your expertise. 

- How to integrate your lived experience into a powerful author brand

- How to use your unique background to stand out in a crowded market and build an unshakable connection with your audience

 Who is this for? 

Authors who know they have a powerful story but struggle to shape it into a focused book and platform. 

Whether you're just starting out or already deep into your author journey, this session will distill your life into a clear, compelling narrative and show you how to leverage it to build an authentic author brand that connects with readers.