Why You Should Use “Me” When Writing a Memoir

Why You Should Use “Me” When Writing a Memoir

Before we get into the juicy bits of why you need to use “me” when writing a memoir, we should first define what a memoir is, but if we do that, we’re going to end up with a dictionary definition, a cliché definition of what it is. That’s not what we’re after.

So, instead let’s discuss what a memoir is not. It’s not a biography. Nor is it an autobiography. It’s not a collection of memories. A true memoir covers a specific period of time. It coul...