Making Memoir Magic
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Why Most People Never Finish Their Memoir (And How to Finally Move Forward)
Maybe you've filled notebooks with memories, written a few chapters, or spent years saying, "I'll get back to it someday."You're not alone.In this episode of Making Memoir Magic, Kerry Kriseman explores the real reasons so ...
What Two Girls Selling Beads Taught Me About Writing a Memoir
What does returning to an unfinished manuscript have in common with two young girls selling handmade bead animals from a tiny table on the side of the road?More than you might think.In this episode, I share a quiet moment from Fou...
The Case Files of Ordinary Life: Why Memoir Writers Must Become Advocates for Their Stories
This week, I found myself juggling roofing delays, flooring disputes, a package stranded in a warehouse, and a hole in my kitchen ceiling.None of it was life-threatening.All of it required persistence.Phone calls.Docume...
It's Never Too Late to Write Your Story: The Courage to Become Visible After 50
Have you ever told yourself:"I'm too old to start.""I should have done this years ago.""Someone else is already doing it better."If so, this episode is for you.As I approach my 58th birthday, I'm reflecting on...
The Gift of a Simple Hello: Why the Small Moments Matter Most
In this heartfelt episode of Making Memoir Magic, Kerry reflects on a simple ritual: walking her dog Christie through her neighborhood each morning and pausing to say hello.Those two words—a greeting, a moment of recognition, a ...