What is memoir? How to write a literary memoir

What is memoir? If you want to write a publication-standard literary memoir, understanding what the publishing category means is crucial. So today, I'm sharing what I learnt from literary agents and publishers about literary memoir and why memoir sells to publishers when you're not famous. ---------- 🔗 Check out my memoir-specific courses if you want to get traditionally published: https://louisadeasey.com/trainings/ The Art of Memoir: https://louisadeasey.com/art/ Write Your Memoir Query: https://louisadeasey.com/write-your-q... 🔗 Find more memoir writing resources on the blog: https://louisadeasey.com/blog/ 🔗 Watch my FREE on-demand video training on finishing your memoir in months, not years (to publication standard): https://louisadeasey.com/art/ ✨ I’m Louisa, I’ve worked in print and digital publishing and media as a writer, editor, journalist and author for over two decades. I now teach writers all across the world how to successfully write, pitch and sell their work to the traditional publishing market. My aim is to pull back the curtain on traditional publishing and share a behind-the-scenes look at how to write, pitch, sell and successfully launch nonfiction books in the traditional publishing industry. 📖 A Letter From Paris by Louisa Deasey https://amzn.to/4dHxQDS 📖Love & Other U-Turns by Louisa Deasey https://amzn.to/3Vfkdnd Website: https://louisadeasey.com/ Instagram:   / louisadeasey   Twitter: https://x.com/louisadeasey Facebook:   / louisadeaseyauthor   LinkedIn:   / louisa-deasey-886714184   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/louisade... Make sure you subscribe:    / @louisadeaseytv