Do you think memoir and autobiography are basically the same thing? Most people do, but while they do share some common characteristics, they are different forms. Watch this video to learn more about the differences between the two genres. If you’d like to take notes as you explore memoir and autobiography, print out this handy outline. Then, share your thoughts in the comments below.
9 Comments
Kathy Ashton
Wow thanks Patricia. I didn’t know the difference of autobiography and memoir and you broke it down very clearly! Kathy
Patricia
Hi, Kathy. I’m so glad you’ve joined us in Life Writers. I never knew you had a desire to write, so I’m going to try to turn that desire into a passion. Welcome!
Patricia
Big difference, huh? It makes writing a memoir much more manageable.
Kelly Marie Dawson
Patricia, You are such a joy, thank you for sharing the information in the video. I appreciate having a better understanding on the description of Memoir. I look forward to writing mine. KMD
Patricia
You have a great slice of life you’ve cut out to write about, Kelly Marie. I look forward to seeing how you are progressing.
Jennifer Paster
Thanks Patricia! I am a visual person, so I will now easily remember that I am writing slices. It was helpful to hear that you can start anywhere you want. I am having fun writing and taking your class!
Jennifer
Patricia
I’m so glad to hear that you’re having fun, Jennifer. Writing is supposed to be fun, but it stops being fun when we take ourselves too seriously. I love that you are a Life Writer.
Holly martinez
Thank you for teaching us the difference between Memoir and Autobiography. I’m looking forward to the new steps I will be doing and taking with my buddies and with your program. Thank you Holly Martinez
Jacqueline Trudeau
Thanks for the detail in your description of how these are alike but also so different,