Denis Ledoux and TurningMemories.com is a website and business dedicated to turning memories into memoirs.

And it is much more.  Ledoux, an accomplished writer, personal historian and instructor is also a sharp businessman.  He regularly provides laser-like suggestions and instructions to those interested in working in the field of personal history.  Towards that end he offers in-depth workshops at his facility in Maine.  He also teaches with teleconferences.

Help for Teachers.  Help for Writers.

The Soleil Lifestory Network is the umbrella of the various services, workshops and resources of turningmemories.com.  They can help you publish a book.  They can provide writing coaching.  They can assist you to teach others through their curriculum. Their program of leader certification for lifewriting professionals can provide those interested in working in the field of lifewriting with credentials and know how.

I personally have not enrolled in any of the workshops or certified training, but many of the colleagues I respect in the field of personal history and lifestory writing have. You can find out more about this training here.

The centerpiece of Denis Ledoux's instruction is his excellent handbook, Turning Memories into Memoirs.  I own a copy of the recently revised and expanded edition and it is full of valuable and helpful resources.  It's written with clarity and it will inspire you to take the steps to write your story. You can order a copy through their e-bookstore.

One of the cornerstones of memoir writing that Ledoux emphasizes is the memory list.
On the Soleil Lifestory Network website he offers a great free resource, The MemoryList Question E-book.

Telling your story is often an ambitious undertaking.  Those who feel called to do so often desire to do it for others, too.  Denis Ledoux and the Soleil Lifestory Network is a great example of providing guidance and inspiration for both.

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