How to Write a Memoir: From Memory to Published Book

Last week I wrote about why memoir is having a moment in 2025 and why your story matters. Today I want to get practical and tell you how to write a memoir. How do you actually take a lifetime of memories and turn them into a coherent story that readers will want to finish? I … Read more

Why Your Life Story Matters More Than Ever: Memoir’s Unlikely Moment

I’ve been watching something interesting happen in the publishing world regarding memoir writing in 20205, and I’ll be honest: it surprised the tar out of me. Memoirs are everywhere. Not just the celebrity tell-alls you’d expect (though yeah, those too), but regular people writing about their regular lives. And here’s the kicker: readers are eating … Read more