Books on writing your autobiography

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As a memoir ghostwriter, I’ve spent the last seven years consuming memoirs—and yes, books about how to write said memoirs!

I’ve always loved reading books about the craft of writing (particularly On Writing by Stephen King, which is my all-time favorite) but I wanted to compile this list because it’s harder to find the hidden gems when it comes to understanding the craft itself of what it takes to write a memoir (yours, or someone else’s!)

Below I’ll share my breakdown of the best books about memoir writing:

What is the Best Book to Read Before Writing a Memoir?

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1. My favorite read in this space is The Art of the Memoir by Mary Karr. It’s my absolute favorite book detailing how to write a memoir.

   She’s a professor who teaches the subject of capturing your autobiogra