Yes, I know - going to the library takes time and buying reference books takes money. Thankfully, some of the authors who have crafted guide books also keep blogs and websites with useful information.
Lectures on Memoir Writing:
Jennifer Brice: The Land's End Swimsuit Guide to Creative Non-fiction Essay Forms
If you are casting about for a form in which to write--or if you haven't much thought about form yet, or if you have never thought about what else you might write besides plain narrative, then this half-hour craft talk is a great place to start.
Websites with Tips on Memoir Writing:
Since website contents tend to shift during flight, I haven't tried to give you a blow-by blow here, just a launch-pad from which to start your explorations. Happy browsing!
Rebecca McClannahan: The Art of Writing
Lynda Joy Myers: Memories and Memoirs
Marion Roach Smith: The Memoir Project Blog
Sue William Silverman: Sue William Silverman