Currently using Google docs. Need advice of all kinds. Formatting, software, etc

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Attempting to write a memoir that will hopefully lean into a self help category. Currently using Google docs. Need advice of all kinds. Formatting, software, etc.

Any help would be appreciated!
Allison

Post by Allison »

Welcome! I'm a copy editor who deals with 80% memoirs, and the biggest developmental mistake I see is the author not being sure of their point. For a memoir to be pulled off well, be certain of what you're driving home and organize everything around that central point(s). Don't worry about it right now, but when it comes time for formatting you're going to have much better luck in MS Word. You've got this!

Have fun!
Caitlynn

Post by Caitlynn »

I'm writing a memoir too and also using Google docs. I've found lots of information on how to format memoirs but if you publish with Amazon, there is slightly different formatting for paper publishing and eBook. But Amazon has software to download for that.
Siobhan

Post by Siobhan »

I’m doing memoir too and am halfway through (at 34,000 words atm). I’m looking for someone to swap query packages with (just the blurb and synopsis to start, then maybe adding first ten pages). Let me know if you’re there and interested.
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