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#1 Amazon Best-Selling and Award-winning Memoir, Growing Up Joplin
Chapter 1
My sister and I are products of the unofficial Black foster care system. We lived with several relatives before we found a stable home. Past memories are vague and sparse from when I was a young child. The one good thing the adults did was to keep me and Yonika together. Instability and insecurity during my early years were instrumental in how I related to the world around me.
Drugs hit the streets of Washington, DC in the late 70s and 80s, and the Black home shattered. We bounced from our paternal grandmother to our mother, then our paternal aunts, and finally, our paternal uncle. When I was in the fourth grade, our Uncle Charles, whom we call Paw Paw, became our primary caregiver.
Paw Paw was a bachelor with a great job at the National Institute of Health in Rockville, Maryland. He lived in a beautiful townhouse in Gaithersburg, MD, a suburban area outside of Washington, DC.
His home was spacious, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. For the first time in our lives, my sister and I had our own bed and bedroom. During the first few nights, I would get into bed with Yonika. We were so used to sleeping in the same bed, and it didn't feel right to be alone. This happened every night, for about two weeks, until he firmly told us to stay put. It scared us to be disobedient because we didn’t want him to send us away.
One evening after Paw Paw went to bed, we got our pillows and blankets off the bed and slept on the floor, with our hands reaching out to one another. The following day, the scene tore at his heart.
“Do you want to share a room?” he asked us.
“Yes, sir,” we said, vigorously, nodding.
“How does bunk beds sound?”
“Yea!” we yelled, jumping up and down.
After breakfast, we went out and purchased bunk beds. It would still take a while before I felt comfortable enough to sleep on the top bunk bed.
A few months passed before we felt secure in his care of us.
One day I asked him, “How long are you going to keep us?”
“Forever.” He replied. That was enough for us to trust his word.
When I was eleven, I vowed that when I grew up, I would work hard and never have to depend on anyone. We moved around so much, started, and stopped too many schools to name. We didn’t know that this wasn’t normal.
In 1985 Paw Paw decided we were moving from Maryland to Joplin, a smaller town in Southwest Missouri. This was his hometown until my grandparents moved to Maryland when he was young. He liked the safety and simplicity of life in a small town. We had family, living there, and cousins who were our age. We were excited about the move, not expecting how drastically our lives would change.
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Memoir writing can be a very rewarding experience, but it's not always easy. The best memoirs are those that tell a story but make us feel the story. They capture the reader's attention from beginning to end. If you're thinking about writing your memoir, here are some key steps to help you get started.
Start by brainstorming ideas. What is your story about? What memories do you want to share with the world? You have a story that only you can tell, a unique voice and perspective.
Memoirs are not a full autobiography of your life but rather, snapshots or defining moments and lessons learned. They are a good representation of a memoir, not a detailed history. You do want to write the key memories in chronological order.
Don't worry if you don't have a clear idea of what you want to write about in the beginning. Creating an outline and a list of key memories will help you stay focused and organized. Write down everything that comes to mind, no matter how trivial it may seem. You can always edit later.
You may find that certain topics keep coming up as you write your outline. These are likely to be the focus of an event or series of events connecting to a theme. There are many themes to choose from such as overcoming an obstacle, determination, perseverance, coming of age, compassion, and friendships, these are a few examples.
It’s important to remember that memoirs are not just about straight facts. They should also be about emotions and feelings. Make sure to include plenty of personal anecdotes and stories that will engage the reader. Add conversations and dialogue to help propel the story.
Once you have a rough outline of your story, start drafting chapters one by one. Here's a wonderful tip: You don't have to write in order. You can choose what you’ll write about. Additionally, Do NOT write about things that trigger you before you go to bed. Write difficult, sad, or tragic parts in the morning, so that you have life happening between the time you wake up and before you go to sleep. Please seek out counseling if you’re having trouble moving forward from a triggering event.
When writing about another person, the best practice is to change the names and/or locations of the person. You do not want to set yourself up for an expensive lawsuit, especially if that person’s account differs from yours. Do not use your memoir as a revenge piece to get back at someone who has done your wrong.
Try hard not to self-edit, get the first draft on paper, then go back and edit. If you’re thinking about self-publishing, you’ll need to hire a professional editor (developmental, line, proofreading) and a beta reader (someone who provides comments and opinions of an average reader.) These steps are invaluable for any writer. You do not want your book or reviews added to the DNF (did not finish) pile because it was riddled with spelling and grammatical errors.
If the above steps are daunting, hire a book coach that specializes in memoir or narrative writing. Hire a coach who has published an actual memoir for the best results and make sure you’re a good fit.
Kadesha Powell is a #1 Amazon Bestselling and Award-Winning Finalist in the Nonfiction: Narrative category of the 2021 Best Book Awards for her debut memoir, Growing Up Joplin. In it, she highlights the trials and triumphs of being one of a few African Americans raised in a predominantly white, small, midwestern town.
She is a book coach, specializing in memoir writing and has developed an e-course and other services that help her clients get started in telling their stories, their way.
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Hello, it’s Kadesha "Book Coach K."
I’m reaching out to the busy woman entrepreneurs and mompreneurs who’s been wanting to write their self-help book or memoir, but feel like they don’t have the time or energy, then this free report is for you.
Writing a book is a huge accomplishment, but it’s one that fewer and fewer people are achieving.
In fact, recent studies show, out of the 1000 people who want to write a book, only 30 people will actually complete the task.
So what’s stopping the other 970 people from writing their book?
Time.
They simply don’t have enough time to sit down and write their book. And even if they did have the time, they’re too tired to actually do it.
But I have good news for you.
There is a way to write your self-help book or memoir without giving up huge chunks of time.
It’s called the Write Your Self-Help or Memoir LIVE method, and I’ve used it to help thousands of women entrepreneurs and mompreneurs write their book.
This method is fast, easy, and best of all, it doesn’t require you to sacrifice your time or energy.
So if you’ve been wanting to write your self-help book or memoir but haven’t had the time or energy to do it, this method is for you.
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Hey Fellow Scribe,
I’m back after a much-needed, short, and well-rested break! Even as I rested, you weren’t far from my mind. 💖
Here are two good reasons why you should begin your outline BEFORE the holidays.
Reason 1: You’ll have a roadmap for your book. If you have days off or plan to take a break, you can open that outline and begin at any time on any chapter.
Reason 2: Schedule time to write and put it on your calendar. In between running errands and /or traveling, with a clear outline, you’ll never struggle with writer’s block again.
It’s already November, and before you know it, you’ll be ushering in a new year!
Isn’t it time to see your book in print? A real physical copy in your hands is one of the best feelings in the world. 📘
Book Coach K.
With my Memoir and Self-Help Writing Made Easy mentorship program, my clients kick out the first draft within 30 days when they master this technique. Schedule your FREE strategy call below!
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Impact vs. Numbers
Hi Friend,
Last night I had my 1st meet and greet. There were 41 registrants, but 8 showed up.
I had a blast with those who showed up.
Most people would give up and not try it again.
Not me! I can’t wait to have another one next week.
I had many women reach out saying they were unable to attend.
The benefit of a small intimate group was our interaction. Women were comfortable sharing their personal journeys and encouraged each other.
That was beautiful to me.
You only need to meet the right person at the right time to help you.
Book Coach K.
With my Memoir and Self-Help Writing Made Easy mentorship program, my clients truly kick out the first draft within 30 days.
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