A STORY THAT MATTERS: A GRATIFYING APPROACH TO WRITING ABOUT YOUR LIFE
Book ID/图书代码： 13566020C00002
English Summary/英文概要： No matter who you are, your story is a part of something big―the fabric of history and the human experience. Once written and shared, your story will change someone. And that someone is most likely you.
A Story that Matters offers an accessible and simplified way to get your stories written. Each chapter is divided into three sections: the first discusses memoir writing in the context of themes―motherhood, childhood, relationships, professional life, and spiritual journey; the second provides basic writing and editing prescription, with a focus on common beginner mistakes and roadblocks; and the third provides a sample story related to the life theme discussed in the first section of the chapter. Chock full of writing and editing lessons that focus on how to get a first draft written and how to craft the draft into a compelling story, A Story That Matters explores our ability to help, heal, and connect to others through story, reminding us of the greater need for a broader array of authentic voices in the story-sharing universe.
Chinese Summary/中文概要： 無論你是誰，你的故事都是宏大故事的一部分，屬於人類歷史與經驗的一部分。而寫下你的故事並分享，這個故事很可能改變某個人－－那個人最有可能是你自己。
本書為你提供一種簡單且易於實行的方式，引導你開始並寫下屬於自己的故事。每一章分為三個部分：第一部分討論主題背景下的回憶錄寫作：包括母親、童年、人際關係、職業生活和你的內在精神探索。第二部分提供了基本的寫作和編輯指南，並提點了初學者常會遇到的錯誤和障礙。第三部分則提供了與本章第一部分中討論的生活主題相關的案例故事。
本書豐富的寫作和編輯示範，側重於如何撰寫初稿以及如何將初稿草擬成引人入勝的故事，探索了我們透過故事幫助、治癒和與他人連結的能力，提醒了我們在故事分享的世界中，更需要更廣泛的真實聲音。
(Zoe)
Awards/获奖情况：★Buzzfeed, "5 Must-Reads for Aspiring Writers in 2017"
★Redbook, "20 Must-Read Books for Spring 2017"
"Every life has thousands of moments worth sharing, and Gina’s beautifully written book will give you the confidence to write and publish your own." ~ Buzzfeed, "5 Must-Reads for Aspiring Writers in 2017"
"Gina L. Carroll believes everyone has a story and a unique voice totell it. She also thinks each account will impact others, which makestelling it almost a duty. This is especially true for women, people ofcolor, and anyone struggling with a transformative experience. Carrollgently nudges, including practical strategies and personal examples,hopefully generating voices we’ve long needed to hear."
―Nan Cuba, award-winning author fo Body and Bread
"A Story that Matters will have you beaming with inspiration and diving into your own firstdraft (finally). There’s nothing that changes the world like a greatstory, and A Story that Matters is the priceless blueprint to telling your own."
―Redbook, "20 Must-Read Books for Spring 2017"
About the Author/作者介绍： 吉娜·卡羅爾（Gina Carroll）是一位作家、演講者和編輯，她相信每個人都有一個重要的故事。她是《社交媒體可以幫助大學入學的24件事》一書的作者，她幫助學生使用社交媒體分享自己的最佳故事並在網路上展示自己。作為寫作服務公司Inspired Wordsmith的合夥人，她幫助有抱負的作家和商業專業人士出版他們的人生故事。她在洛杉磯出生和長大，目前與丈夫和孩子一起住在德州休斯敦。
Gina Carroll is an author, speaker, and editor who believes that everyone has a story that matters. Also the author of 24 Things You Can Do with Social Media to Help Get into College, she helps students use their social media to share their best stories and show their highest selves online; and as a partner at Inspired Wordsmith, a writing services business, Gina helps aspiring writers and business professionals get their life stories in print. A longtime freelancer and blogger, she has written thousands of articles on an exhaustive variety of subject matter, in addition to maintaining her own four blogs. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she currently lives with her husband and children in Houston, Texas.
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