How to Choose a Title for A Memoir

It’s time to choose a title for a memoir

Sometimes writers ask me to help them choose a title for a memoir. Because I have worked with them, usually as their coach or editor and know their story, I am in a position to brainstorm with them to come up with a decent —and even great—title.

There are many possibilities available to a writer, but one thing is certain: a writer must choose a title for a memoir strategically.  It is a marketing opportunity.

Here are some guidelines I use to generat...