The More Skillful Writer/From Memories to Published Memoirs | Denis Ledoux | Substack

Coaching

Gathering of Writers

the monthly gem of membership

Dec 18, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Free coaching: don't miss out

Coming up today

Nov 19, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

How to Write the Last Chapter of a Memoir

End your memoir well vs quitting to write.

May 6, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Gathering of writers

February 20, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

1:22:50

Zoom Gathering of Writers

our monthly coaching for paid subscribers

Feb 19, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Character development

The challenge with writing memoir characters...

Your characters are vivid not because of who they were but because you wrote them into you memoir that way

Jun 12, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

How You Save your Memoir from Dullness

Part of the secret is how vividly you write your characters. Read why...

Jun 9, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

You don't need more dramatic characters in your memoir. You need more vivid ones.

Are your memoir's characters as sharply focused as they can be? Is your reader able to "see" them?

Jun 5, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Is this as big a block in memoir writing as it is for others?

Here's how to get around it.

May 27, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Clichés in your memoir—you need them like you need a hole in the head.

But, seriously, clichés will cook your literary goose faster than life can throw you a curve ball.

Mar 30, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Strategies for memoir writing

Gathering of Writers

the monthly gem of membership

Dec 18, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

16 Right Resources

Save time and energy by using the best.

Dec 15, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Motivation or Writing Discipline?

Not surprising results which will see you to the finish line sooner !

Jul 14, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

20+ Writing Goals to Jumpstart Your Memoir

Stay focused on your writing!

Mar 2, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Is it a memoir or not?

Hint: If you're not careful, it could be an autobiography!

Feb 5, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

time / schedule

Procrastination is not in your favor

Time management tips for writers

Nov 30, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Motivation or Writing Discipline?

Not surprising results which will see you to the finish line sooner !

Jul 14, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

You have enough time to write your memoir. Really!

Here's how to find it

Jul 7, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

5 Suggestions to Help You Stay Motivated

How to keep writing even if your schedule feels like a storm.

May 1, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

The Magic of Scheduling!

This a will create a writing habit that will carry your memoir to the finish point.

Nov 12, 2024 • Denis Ledoux

Writer's life

16 Right Resources

Save time and energy by using the best.

Dec 15, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Procrastination is not in your favor

Time management tips for writers

Nov 30, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Here to Stay has gone live.

The moment of truth has arrived!

Oct 15, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

No Gathering of Writers This Week!

We will meet next Thursday, September 25 at 1 PM/ET

Sep 16, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Does calling yourself a writer make you a writer?

In time: probably, even likely. Read on...

May 20, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Editing

Gathering of Writers

the monthly gem of membership

Dec 18, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Self-Editing Techniques and Tips

Try these before sending me your manuscript to edit: it'll save you money.

May 16, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

How to Write the Last Chapter of a Memoir

End your memoir well vs quitting to write.

May 6, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

Clichés in your memoir—you need them like you need a hole in the head.

But, seriously, clichés will cook your literary goose faster than life can throw you a curve ball.

Mar 30, 2025 • Denis Ledoux

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