How to Find the Theme in Memoir: 5 Easy Steps to Determining Theme

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Brenda Smit-James - WRITE YOUR MEMOIR

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Know know to find the theme in memoir. In this video I share 5 easy steps to determining theme to help you know how to write a memoir.
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📓 Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to How to Find Theme in Memoir
01:24 Step #1 - The why of your memoir
02:20 Example: The why of my memoir
03:23 Step #2 - What is your story about?
04:01 Example: What my memoir is about
04:45 Step #3 - The universal truth as theme in memoir
05:51 What is a universal truth defined and explained
08:07 Example: The universal truths in my memoir
09:43 Step #4 - Now we get to talk theme, what is theme?
10:09 The 3 ways to determine theme
10:22 The top-down approach to determine theme
11:11 The bottom-up approach to determine theme
11:59 How I used the bottom-up approach in my memoir
12:37 The sideways-in approach to determine theme
13:26 Example: Determine theme from a draft of chapter 1
14:56 Step #5 - Focus the purpose of theme in memoir
15:40 Example: How knowing my themes focused my memoir
16:37 The ultimate theme in writing when you don't know which one to choose.
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@dianedobry800 2 жыл бұрын

You are so helpful. It really helped me determine how I can approach the different themes in different books about my time in Hungary. Thirsty for Hungary (importing and learning about wines); Getting hungary (3 different books about being a guest/visitor and how that helped me learn and experience the culture and language and people; living and teaching in Hungary and the sub themes of education and being in hosptials and the healthcare system there while I lived there; and the third one about traditions---weddings, holidays, day of the dead vs. Halloween, Easter, etc. and then a book about Hungry in Hungary--focused on my foodie experiences, eating, cooking, shopping and at restaurants or institutional foods, festival foods, and living without my own usual foods, as well as Thanksgiving in Hungary with other Americans.

@BrendaSmitJames 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that the video has helped you to get some clarity on the different themes of your time in Hungary. It certainly sounds like you may at least have a trilogy of memoirs. Have you looked at any of Carol Drinkwater's memoirs which deal with her olive farm in the South of France, as well the history of olives and olive trees, and looking for the oldest olive grove in the world? Take a look at her Olive Memoir Series here: www.caroldrinkwater.com/books. You may find an inspiration for your Hungary Memoir Series.

@lorimaas3632 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. So helpful.

@BrendaSmitJames 2 жыл бұрын

Lori, thank you for taking the time to let me know. I'm glad it was helpful. All the best as you work through developing your theme.

@ecolefrench Жыл бұрын

very helpful thank you!! Almost finished with my first draft and have some many themes; I wrote everything I could think about. Don't have a title picked out either but I know it'll come. Merci!

@BrendaSmitJames Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful to you. Wishing you all the best with making progress with your memoir!

@LatriceFowler 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this amazing breakdown. Fascinating and extremely helpful.

@BrendaSmitJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Latrice. I am glad that it was helpful to you!

@sarwaazeez1369 10 ай бұрын

What an amazing presentation. Thanks for sharing these important details with us❤❤

@BrendaSmitJames 10 ай бұрын

I'm delighted that it was so useful to you. Have you started with writing your memoir?

@sarwaazeez1369 10 ай бұрын

I was searching for universal truths, and your explanation was incredibly insightful. As Kurds, we have endured numerous genocides, and I wanted to explore how we can discover common truths regarding the human experience.

@BrendaSmitJames 10 ай бұрын

@@sarwaazeez1369 I'm so glad I asked because that is a deep topic you are looking into given the context of genocide that you refer to. Are you writing a paper on this topic?

@sarwaazeez1369 10 ай бұрын

@@BrendaSmitJames Yes..right now I am working on a paper regarding Kurdish memoir and genocide..at the same time I am working on my own memoir as well. Yes, I agree with you, it is a very complicated and sensitive topic, especially if you are writing and reading all the material in the second language. Thanks a lot for your care and response❤️

@BrendaSmitJames 10 ай бұрын

@@sarwaazeez1369 Wishing you peace in your heart and blessings as you go through this sacred task.

@cheleftb 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@BrendaSmitJames 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thank you for listening and watching.

@TheCanadiangringa Жыл бұрын

Belonging....genius! Thanks

@BrendaSmitJames Жыл бұрын

You can't lose if you use the theme of Belonging to guide the focus of your memoir.

@TheCanadiangringa Жыл бұрын

@@BrendaSmitJames how simple...It works! It really works! Belonging. I won't forget this tip.

@BrendaSmitJames Жыл бұрын

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@cheleftb 2 жыл бұрын

New sub

@BrendaSmitJames 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and welcome! 💕