In memoir writing, the author of the memoir has an obligation to tell the truth. A memoir is based on factual memories and to lie would be to create a fictional story, not a memoir. I think that there are times within a memoir that may call for a slight mistruth, but a majority and the important parts must be factual. To lie during a memoir is cheating the audience because many people will believe everything within the memoir as being true to the author’s life. Anyone can lie about their lives to make an interesting memoir.

The You Tube video “Lonely Girl 15” is an example of a negative way to demonstrate a memoir. “Lonely Girl 15” is a fictional character which changes the distinction from memoir to fiction. It is important for people to be aware of the misconceptions that can found on the internet in regards to memoir writing.