Clearly, this is not the place to come for instant advice on how to complete your memoir project by next week's deadline. However, if you do find yourself drawn into the process of writing, reading about other authors' approaches can be inspirational. Plus, learning about their crises (some of which will feel awfully familiar) will make you feel less alone.
May Sarton: Plant Dreaming Deep
A journal about Sarton's search for a perfect environment in which to write. Her move to a small town in New England precipitates thoughts about home and writing and what it means to live well.
May Sarton: Journal of a Solitude
The darker side of the creative process, told with piercing honesty. If your thoughts and work feel like they make you an outcast, Sarton's journal may make you feel less alone on your journey.