Publishing Expert Calls on Black Community to Document Personal Narratives Before They’re Lost Forever
Nationwide — As Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans, award-winning author and publishing strategist Dawn James is calling on the Black community to become active participants in preserving Black history by documenting their personal narratives through her newly launched program, Your Memoir Blueprint.
“Black history isn’t just made in history books—it’s made in our living rooms, at our dinner tables, and in the everyday experiences that shape our families,” says James, founder of Publish and Promote. “When we write our own stories, we’re not just preserving memories—we’re creating primary source documents that tell the full, authentic story of Black life in America.”
The Memoir Blueprint offers a proven 60-day system that guides individuals through the memoir-writing process, from organizing decades of memories to completing a finished manuscript. James, who wrote her own award-winning autobiography in just 45 days, has helped over 300 writers preserve their legacies since founding her company in 2010.
“Our lived experiences, the triumphs, the struggles, the innovations, the everyday acts of survival and achievement, these are the narratives that complete the picture of Black history,” James emphasizes. “Future generations deserve to understand the Black experience not just through textbooks, but through the authentic voices of their ancestors.”
The program addresses common barriers that prevent people from writing their memoirs: not knowing where to start, feeling their story isn’t “important enough,” and becoming overwhelmed by the scope of the project. Your Memoir Blueprint provides a chapter-by-chapter roadmap based on your must-tell life events, ensuring writing completion with confidence and clarity.
James is offering free workshops throughout Black History Month to help African American families begin their memoir-writing journey. “Every story matters. Every voice counts. Let’s ensure Black history is told by us, in our own words,” she says.
For more information about Your Memoir Blueprint or to register for a free workshop, visit YourMemoirBlueprint.com and YourMemoirBlueprint.com/free-event
About the Author
Dawn James is an award-winning author for her autobiography UNVEILED, creator of Your Memoir Blueprint, and Founder of Publish and Promote. Since 2010, she has helped hundreds of writers worldwide preserve their stories through professional publishing services, memoir-writing education, and ghost-writing services. With over 20 years of publishing experience, she is an international speaker and sought-after expert on a range of publishing topics, including memoir writing.
About the Publisher
Founded in 2010 by Dawn James, Publish and Promote teaches writers how to outline, write, publish, and promote their books. They have helped hundreds of writers worldwide preserve their legacy stories through professional publishing services and memoir-writing education. Learn more at www.publishandpromote.ca
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