Making Memoir Magic
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Making Memoir Magic
Latest Episodes
Your Memories Aren’t Your Memoir: How to Find the Real Story
What if the story you would have written ten years ago isn't the story you're ready to write today?In this episode of Making Memoir Magic, I'm talking about the dog days of summer—and one very special dog who has me thinking abo...
Finding the Real Story Hidden Inside Your Life
Have you ever thought about writing a memoir but wondered, “Is my story really interesting enough?”You’re not alone.Many aspiring memoir writers don’t struggle because they lack stories. They struggle because they haven’t...
Why Memoir Writers Need to Stop Predicting the Impact of Their Words
You Don't Know Who Needs Your StoryWhat if you're asking the wrong question about your memoir?Many memoir writers wonder:Is my story important enough?Will anyone care?Will anyone relate?
Sometimes Travel Is a Rocking Chair: How Ordinary Moments Become the Stories We Remember
What counts as an adventure?Sometimes, it means getting on a plane and exploring somewhere new.And sometimes, it means sitting on the front porch of a downtown St. Pete hotel with a friend you've known for more than 20 years.<...
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 ...