Podcasts about writing memoirs

In this episode of Cool People Big Ideas, Lauren talks with Ann Hood, author of The Stolen Child, Comfort, and Morningstar, to talk about storytelling, grief, and the choices that shape our lives. Ann shares her thoughts on creating characters that feel real, balancing truth and fiction, and using art as a way to heal. They talk about time travel in stories, the fun and challenge of writing in different genres, and how personal loss affects creative work. Ann talks about the power of decision-making, explaining how every choice can affect a lifetime in surprising ways. If you're a writer, a reader, or someone interested in the power of art, this episode offers a look at life's important moments and the stories we tell to understand them.What to Listen For:- The Essence of Fiction: Why fiction matters and how it helps us understand the world.- The Role of Art: How creativity—from knitting to writing—helps and changes us.- Decisions and Regret: Talking about the “what-ifs” of life through stories.- Grief and Writing: How personal loss affects Ann's work and her journey to creating the Gracie Belle imprint.- The Stolen Child: The story behind Ann's novel, including the connection of time, memory, and art.- Knitting and Healing: The calming practice that helped Ann's recovery.Takeaway:Every decision is a part of life. Through her writing and personal stories, Ann Hood reminds us that it's never too late to use creativity, find meaning in grief, and enjoy storytelling.

The Page of Swords is associated with intellect, communication, and the power of words. This card often signifies the beginning stages of a new project or creative endeavor, including writing. It encourages expression, clear communication, and the effective use of one's mental abilities to convey thoughts and ideas. The Page of Swords can also symbolize curiosity, learning, and the exploration of new perspectives, all essential elements of the writing process. It represents my guest today, Elizabeth Wilson. Who Is Elizabeth Wilson? Elizabeth Wilson is co-founder of an online writing community, the Inspired Writer Collective, and host of its associated writing-focused podcast by the same name. She is also editing her debut novel, a memoir about her struggles with loneliness and journey to cultivate self-love and true belonging. When she is not working on her writing project, Elizabeth plays with her daughter, takes yoga classes, hikes in the mountains of Colorado, and helps other writers start writing their memoirs. Check out Elizabeth's online writing community and podcast, Inspired Writing Collective, Instagram, @inspiredwritercollective/, TikTok @inspiredwriterllc, and YouTube. Now you have it! I will talk to you again next Friday and next week and chat with one who the High Priestess represents. My guest then is a coach astrologer. She left the entertainment industry after working on shows like 30 Rock, The Good Wife, and Saturday Night Live. Now, she uses mindset work and astrology to help women overcome fear and anxiety and create the lives they want. That's something I can look forward to. Follow me on Medium at msmir.medium.com, Instagram at miriamreadstarot, and check out my site at miriamreadstarot.com. And, of course, follow The Tarot Table Podcast. You can join my list at miriamreadstarot.substack.com to get a week ahead of the tarot reading each Sunday, so you know what energies you face. Next week. Until then, see you next time, ciao for now.

Healing Through Writing Memoirs | Unlock Your Healing JourneyIn this insightful episode of Author Nation Interviews, delve into the transformative journey of healing through writing memoirs with guest Laurie Singer. Join us as we explore the empowering process of unlocking your healing journey through storytelling. Discover practical tips and inspiration for writing to heal and empower. DiscoverThe transformative power of storytelling in healing and empowerment.How writing memoirs can serve as a therapeutic tool for both authors and readers.Strategies for overcoming trauma and rebuilding through narrative.Practical advice for nonfiction authors seeking to write impactful memoirs.Explore valuable insights and 3 actionable steps post-show at https://authornationtube.com/healing-through-writing-memoirs/

Boni Wagner-Stafford is an award-winning Canadian journalist, editor, author, and founder of the publishing company Ingenium Books, which you can find at http://ingeniumbooks.com. She is also the author of One Million Readers: The Definitive Guide to a Nonfiction Book Marketing Strategy That Saves Time, Money, and Sells More Books and The Best Memoir. We discuss marketing books, what promotional products you need when promoting your book, as well as her book on writing a memoir.  You can visit her website at http://ingeniumbooks.com If you are interested in purchasing their books:  The Best Memoir - https://amzn.to/3TUQErZ One Million Readers - https://amzn.to/3NT6Dmw If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy my interview with Melanie Herschorn about marketing my book and using social media to advertise: https://open.spotify.com/episode/625w6w8sBPkjnwJ1K8eAY8?si=96bc6cb78cfa49a1 If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on:   Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (affiliate links above)  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

The experience of writing one's memoirs as a survivor of parental abandonment is challenging, however, Nancy Jasin Ensley has done it. She has been writing since she was 8 years old as an escape, and in this 9th book, "The Tire Swing: A Memoir About Survival," Nancy talks about the resulting impact those experiences have had on her life. She feels those who are looking for faith and strength through AA type programs or have lived through physical abuse for ages 10-35 will benefit from this story. She is happy to speak at book clubs and other organizations. She can be reached via email at nisajj3lucy@hotmail.com to arrange engagements. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-sherayko/support

Today we explore Julie D. Summers decades-plus journey writing her new book, Off My Knees: From Skid Row to Sunset Boulevard. Writing a memoir can be incredibly hard, and both Kathleen and Adanna jump into this conversation together as they try on a new platform for the podcast. Yet, Julie's story is one of resilience and hope amid some very dark, troubling times.This episode focuses more on "what makes a memoir?" than a how-to. It's not just about having had struggles or a fascinating life, although Julie has had both. But more so the willingness to have the guts, chutzpah, and the ability to self-reflect. Julie gives tips throughout the conversation to help and encourage others seeking to write their memoir and for folks climbing out of hard times.Julie's memoir takes you through her life, from childhood to later in life. It's a seemingly endless string of trauma, yet in how she writes her story, there is light at the end of the tunnel with every downturn. If you listen to this on its release day (10/13/22), the eBook will be free for the next five days starting 10/14 on Kindle."We really enjoyed this format for the podcast and will be incorporating it into our upcoming Season Three starting in January. Let us know if you did too." - Adanna Moriarty, Producer, Talking Book Publishing Podcast.

Every journey in life, creative or other, has seasons of Winter – difficult periods where the world can seem overwhelming, when our next step is unclear, and where doors close before our eyes. How can we face such fallow periods, learn to rest, and be kinder to ourselves? In this episode, we chat with Katherine May, New York Times bestselling author of Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times' about writing memoirs, writing through fallow periods, finding our natural rhythm, and how the key to happiness might be found in incremental progress over grand ambitions. *ABOUT KATHERINE MAYKatherine May is a New York Times bestselling author, whose titles include Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times and The Electricity of Every Living Thing, her memoir of being autistic. Her fiction includes The Whitstable High Tide Swimming Club. She is also the editor of The Best, Most Awful Job, an anthology of essays about motherhood. *QUOTES FROM KATHERINE:“Suffering is actually quite functional to us as human beings, I think. And in the fullness of time, we look back on the periods we've wintered and see them as sites of transformation. And often you hear people say it was a terrible time, but I wouldn't change it now. And so that's what winter is all about” “I wasn't writing about what I thought I was going to write about. Actually... there was a different story that was trying to creep out from between the lines. And as writers, we have a choice with that kind of thing. Either we resist the story that's trying to come, or we surrender to it in a radical way and let that story out.”*RESOURCESConnect with Katherine:Twitter: @_katherine_may_Instagram: @katherinemay_Katherine May's books:Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult TimesThe Electricity of Every Living ThingThe Whitstable High Tide Swimming Club and Burning OutThe Best, Most Awful Job - EditorOther links:On Being with Krista Tippet - Krista Tippett's podcastMedway Mermaids Writing GroupWintering for Writers - Katherine's writing courseShip of Theseus - mentioned in the show*For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit podcast.londonwriterssalon.comFor free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALON:Twitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalon*CREDITSProduction by Victoria Spooner. Artwork by Emma Winterschladen

In today's episode, our guest Kimberly Davis Basso talks about self-publishing. She has won multiple awards for her books, two memoirs (I'm a Little Brain Dead and Birth and Other Stories), plus a new book of horror short stories (Next Door). Kimberley is a wealth of information and shares it freely with our listeners. A former playwright, Kimberly took the leap into writing books after a stroke and surviving it. Her memoirs and horror stories are filled with humor. She brings her confidence and energy from a lifetime of theater into her author life. Tune in and spend a half-hour of your day with us and get a better understanding of what it takes to be successful on your own book journey. 

Writing memoirs are not the same as sharing your life story. Linda Goldfarb and Susy Flory discuss what works best in writing memoirs.Linda's industry expert is the New York Times bestselling author or co-author of sixteen books Susy Flory. Susy directs West Coast Christian Writers; she's the founder of Everything Memoir and is working on her MA in New Testament from Northern Seminary. Her book, The Unbreakable Boy, was adapted for the screen scheduled for a 2022 release, starring Patricia Heaton and Zachary Levi. Her most recent book. Sanctuary (Tyndale), co-authored with Patrick Barrett, is the true story of an Irish village, a man who lost his way, and the rescue donkeys that led him home, launched on March 15, 2022. – Susy Flory, welcome!Alright, let's head into our content for today… Writing Memoirs●      What's the difference between a memoir and a biography or autobiography?●      What can those who want to write memoirs learn from novelists?●      Why do publishers and agents sometimes discourage memoirists from trying the traditional publishing route?●      Tell us a little bit about the different kinds of memoirs. Which kinds are more publishable in the Christian market?●      What are the ten rules for writing a memoir?LINKS:Email Susy Flory to get your free copy of the Ten Rules for Writing MemoirsCheck out Susy Flory's Freebies:An original watercolor, downloadable Sanctuary “book map.” An excerpt of Sanctuary to read: A sample of the Sanctuary audiobook (5 min, & an Irish accent!) Visit the West Coast Christian Writers Check out Susy Flory's book, Sanctuary [Tyndale, 2022]Enjoy our content? Support Your Best Writing Life podcast Visit Your Best Writing Life website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers in our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeVisit the website of our host, Linda GoldfarbAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winning author, audiobook narrator, international speaker, board-certified Christian life coach, co-owner, co-founder of the LINKED® Personality System, and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda and her hubby, Sam, are empty nesters leading full lives. With four adult children and 15 grandbabies– life is a new adventure every day. She loves sipping frothed coffee with friends, traveling the countryside with Sam, and sharing transparent truth to help others take their next best step-- personally and professionally.  

In this episode we'll explore some of the hurdles that memoir writers face, both internal and external, in getting our books out of our imaginations on into the hands of readers at home. We are going to release our inner lion of bravery, face our inner shame, and fully dive into the nitty gritty details of putting these raw, vulnerable stories out for the whole world to read! What's keeping you from writing and/or publishing your memoir?  Are you worried about blowback from friends and family members? What about legal ramifications? If you've always wanted to write your story but are wondering “What if I get sued?” or, “How can I cover my a$$?” then this podcast is especially for you! In addition to sharing nuggets of publishing wisdom learned along the way, Shelly and Sarah open up to discuss other things that can stand in the way of memoir writing—like fear of being good enough and even the fear of getting everything you've ever wanted. What is standing in your way?

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Memoirs are not quite novels, but they are far from biographies. Here are some tips to help you prepare your memoir. Reminiscing can be immersive You have to decide on a voice You should discover a theme 4. Resist holding back Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction... I'm a Blogger (https://morganhazelwood.com) | Vlogger/Youtuber (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) Of course, I'm on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/) | Tumblr (https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood) | Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/) | Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/) | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar (https://ko-fi.com/morganhazelwood) Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

Christians, it's okay to write about your life. Biographies and memoirs have a lot to offer. Dr. Craig von Buseck gives great insight into writing about others and yourself.My industry expert is   Dr. Craig von Buseck –Craig is an award-winning author and popular speaker. He holds an MA in Journalism from Regent University. His book, I Am Cyrus: Harry S. Truman and the Rebirth of Israel' won the 2020 Selah Award for nonfiction and was a finalist for the Truman Award by the Truman Presidential Library.Why do publishers hesitate to release memoirs?Are you happy to be the Moon? Debunking the myth that Christians shouldn't write their life story.What's the difference between biographies and memoirs?What's the difference between academic and narrative biographies?LINKSDr. Craig von Buseck Chapter Download - Forward!– the Leadership Principles of Ulysses S Grant Some of Craig's Favorite Writers -David McCullough Peggy NoonanDoris Kearns GoodwinRon ChernowDownload the June Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers PDFVisit our website Your Best Writing Life PodcastJoin fellow writers on our Facebook page, Your Best Writing Life Visit the website of our host, Linda Goldfarb

Stacey Aaronson, an editor, ghostwriter, and now author of her own memoir, shares about her experience with writing her memoir, how it was different from ghostwriting, and tips for those working on their memoir.

Do unhappy childhoods carve comedians or is it the comedians who best survive the chaos? Steve Bluestein has both theories and stories and he implores us to be kind to one another because nobody's childhood is perfect and we can all use some love and encouragement. Steve's new book Point of Pines celebrates the little Massachusetts community that helped him know his worth. Steve's is a world class comedian, playwright, podcaster and author. His wit and wisdom will delight and enlighten you. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Blue Miracle, The Morning Show, Mare of Easttown and The American Meme.Path Points of Interest:Steve BluesteinPoint of Pines by Steve BluesteinPoint of Pines on KindleMemoir of a Nobody by Steve BluesteinTake My Prostate Please by Steve BluesteinLet Me Say This About That from Set of Sails Network.Blue Miracle on Netflix from director Carlos AguilarThe Morning ShowCatch and Kill Podcast from Ronan Farrow Catch and Kill book by Ronan FarrowChasing Cosby podcast from the L.A. TimesMare of Easttown - HBOMare of Easttown on PrimeThe American Meme -Netflix

Writing Memoirs (part 1): Farah Bashir & Auriel Roe talk to We'd Like A Word presenters Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan about what makes a good memoir. Farah Bashir's new book, Rumours of Spring, is about her girlhood growing up in Kashmir during an insurgency and severe security crackdown. Her family home was repeatedly searched by the army, a relative shot dead, a schoolfriend attacked with acid and her family life, education and local traditions radically disrupted. Farah writes about how the conflict and living in fear had particular impacts on women and girls - altering their posture, menstruation, visibility and core sense of self. But her book is not an unbroken litany of misery - far from it. It's a fascinating and illuminating insight into a warm family life and a rich imagination. The details and small behaviours she describes bring Srinagar vividly to life. Farah explains why she wrote Rumours of Spring; how she had to wait until she was ready; the challenges in revealing very personal aspects of her own and her family's lives; and how to make her individual story gripping for people who've never met her - her readers. Farah is from Kashmir and these days lives in Delhi. Rumours of Spring is published by Harper Collins India. And we also hear from Auriel Roe, who joins us from Spain, where she runs The Memoirist website and international memoir publisher Dogberry Books. She loves publishing other people's memoirs and is deluged with submissions. However, too many of them are boring or unremittingly miserable. Auriel is on a quest for relatable personal stories with at least of tinge of humour. Which does not mean that they cannot be serious, but does hope for some self-awareness. We also talk about David Attenborough, Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine (Last Chance to See), Berthold Brecht, Black Lives Matter, Joan Didion (The Year of Magical Thinking), Hisham Matar (The Return), Suad Amiry (Sharon and My Mother-in-Law), Stephen Fry, Thomas Bewick, Oliver Postgate (Seeing Things), Bagpuss, The Clangers, Nogging the Nog, Christine Adams and Michael McMahon (Miss Savidge Moves Her House), George Orwell, Joseph O'Neill (Blood-Dark Track: A Family History), Grace Jones (I'll Never Write My Memoirs), Primo Levi and Basharat Peer (Curfewed Night). We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com -  which is where you'll find information about Paul & Steve & our guests.  We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - & yes, we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - your questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. And if you're still stuck for something to read, may we recommend Blackwatertown by Paul Waters or The Diabolical Club by Stevyn Colgan.

Writing Memoirs (part 3): Farah Bashir & Auriel Roe talk to We'd Like A Word presenters Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan about what makes a good memoir. Farah Bashir's new book, Rumours of Spring, is about her girlhood growing up in Kashmir during an insurgency and severe security crackdown. Her family home was repeatedly searched by the army, a relative shot dead, a schoolfriend attacked with acid and her family life, education and local traditions radically disrupted. Farah writes about how the conflict and living in fear had particular impacts on women and girls - altering their posture, menstruation, visibility and core sense of self. But her book is not an unbroken litany of misery - far from it. It's a fascinating and illuminating insight into a warm family life and a rich imagination. The details and small behaviours she describes bring Srinagar vividly to life. Farah explains why she wrote Rumours of Spring; how she had to wait until she was ready; the challenges in revealing very personal aspects of her own and her family's lives; and how to make her individual story gripping for people who've never met her - her readers. Farah is from Kashmir and these days lives in Delhi. Rumours of Spring is published by Harper Collins India. And we also hear from Auriel Roe, who joins us from Spain, where she runs The Memoirist website and international memoir publisher Dogberry Books. She loves publishing other people's memoirs and is deluged with submissions. However, too many of them are boring or unremittingly miserable. Auriel is on a quest for relatable personal stories with at least of tinge of humour. Which does not mean that they cannot be serious, but does hope for some self-awareness. We also talk about David Attenborough, Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine (Last Chance to See), Berthold Brecht, Black Lives Matter, Joan Didion (The Year of Magical Thinking), Hisham Matar (The Return), Suad Amiry (Sharon and My Mother-in-Law), Stephen Fry, Thomas Bewick, Oliver Postgate (Seeing Things), Bagpuss, The Clangers, Nogging the Nog, Christine Adams and Michael McMahon (Miss Savidge Moves Her House), George Orwell, Joseph O'Neill (Blood-Dark Track: A Family History), Grace Jones (I'll Never Write My Memoirs), Primo Levi and Basharat Peer (Curfewed Night). We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com -  which is where you'll find information about Paul & Steve & our guests.  We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - & yes, we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - your questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. And if you're still stuck for something to read, may we recommend Blackwatertown by Paul Waters or The Diabolical Club by Stevyn Colgan.

Writing Memoirs (part 2): Farah Bashir & Auriel Roe talk to We'd Like A Word presenters Paul Waters and Stevyn Colgan about what makes a good memoir. Farah Bashir's new book, Rumours of Spring, is about her girlhood growing up in Kashmir during an insurgency and severe security crackdown. Her family home was repeatedly searched by the army, a relative shot dead, a schoolfriend attacked with acid and her family life, education and local traditions radically disrupted. Farah writes about how the conflict and living in fear had particular impacts on women and girls - altering their posture, menstruation, visibility and core sense of self. But her book is not an unbroken litany of misery - far from it. It's a fascinating and illuminating insight into a warm family life and a rich imagination. The details and small behaviours she describes bring Srinagar vividly to life. Farah explains why she wrote Rumours of Spring; how she had to wait until she was ready; the challenges in revealing very personal aspects of her own and her family's lives; and how to make her individual story gripping for people who've never met her - her readers. Farah is from Kashmir and these days lives in Delhi. Rumours of Spring is published by Harper Collins India. And we also hear from Auriel Roe, who joins us from Spain, where she runs The Memoirist website and international memoir publisher Dogberry Books. She loves publishing other people's memoirs and is deluged with submissions. However, too many of them are boring or unremittingly miserable. Auriel is on a quest for relatable personal stories with at least of tinge of humour. Which does not mean that they cannot be serious, but does hope for some self-awareness. We also talk about David Attenborough, Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine (Last Chance to See), Berthold Brecht, Black Lives Matter, Joan Didion (The Year of Magical Thinking), Hisham Matar (The Return), Suad Amiry (Sharon and My Mother-in-Law), Stephen Fry, Thomas Bewick, Oliver Postgate (Seeing Things), Bagpuss, The Clangers, Nogging the Nog, Christine Adams and Michael McMahon (Miss Savidge Moves Her House), George Orwell, Joseph O'Neill (Blood-Dark Track: A Family History), Grace Jones (I'll Never Write My Memoirs), Primo Levi and Basharat Peer (Curfewed Night). We'd Like A Word is a podcast & radio show from authors Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan. We talk with writers, readers, editors, agents, celebrities, talkers, poets, publishers, booksellers, audiobook creators about books - fiction & non-fiction. We go out on various radio & podcast platforms. Our website is www.wedlikeaword.com -  which is where you'll find information about Paul & Steve & our guests.  We're also on Twitter @wedlikeaword & Facebook @wedlikeaword & our email is wedlikeaword@gmail.com - & yes, we are slightly embarrassed by the missing apostrophes. We like to hear from you - your questions, thoughts, ideas, guest or book suggestions. Perhaps you'd like to come on We'd Like A Word in person, to chat, review, meet writers or read out passages from books. And if you're still stuck for something to read, may we recommend Blackwatertown by Paul Waters or The Diabolical Club by Stevyn Colgan.

We are rebroadcasting one of our listener favorites this week because Denise and Cindie are too busy dancing in the streets to get it together for a new episode. We'll be here next week with a new one! Dianne Jacob is a writing coach who helps people get their cookbooks published. She has a degree in journalism and worked as a writer, editor and reporter for decades. In 1996 Dianne launched her coaching and writing business. The book proposals she’s worked on have resulted in book deals with Chronicle Books, Ten Speed Press, Simon & Schuster, Rizzoli and other prestigious publishers. She is the author of the multiple award-wining how-to book, Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks, Blogs, Memoir, Recipes and More. She also co-wrote two cookbooks with a chef. She has a free newsletter about food writing trends. Sign up at ww.diannej.com/newsletter. Follow her on Instagram as @diannemjacob and on Twitter as @diannej. Fine out more about Dianne on her website. Find Dianne’s books on her Amazon page. Join our community, get links to past episodes, or drop us a line. Women Beyond a Certain Age is an award-winning weekly podcast with Denise Vivaldo. She brings her own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoint to the topics she discusses with her guests. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women. Denise Vivaldo, host and producer. Denise’s books on Amazon.All other hats worn by Cindie Flannigan. See Cindie’s work here.    

Denise talks with her friend, writing coach extraordinaire Dianne Jacobs. Dianne Jacob is a writing coach who helps people get their cookbooks published. She has a degree in journalism and worked as a writer, editor and reporter for decades. In 1996 Dianne launched her coaching and writing business. The book proposals she’s worked on have resulted in book deals with Chronicle Books, Ten Speed Press, Simon & Schuster, Rizzoli and other prestigious publishers. She is the author of the multiple award-wining how-to book, Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks, Blogs, Memoir, Recipes and More. She also co-wrote two cookbooks with a chef. She has a free newsletter about food writing trends. Sign up at ww.diannej.com/newsletter. Follow her on Instagram as @diannemjacob and on Twitter as @diannej. Fine out more about Dianne on her website. Find Dianne’s books on her Amazon page. Join our community, get links to past episodes, or drop us a line.Women Beyond a Certain Age is an award-winning weekly podcast with Denise Vivaldo. She brings her own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoint to the topics she discusses with her guests. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women. Denise Vivaldo, host and producer. Denise’s books on Amazon.All other hats worn by Cindie Flannigan. See Cindie’s work here.    

Dr. Jeff O'Driscoll, MD, lives to help souls heal. He recently stepped away from practicing medicine to pursue consulting and to write. His recent books include a novel, Who Buried Achilles?, a series of children's books about Muck the Duck and friends, and his award-winning memoir, Not Yet, focusing on his spiritual encounters in the emergency department. Learn more at https://www.jeffodriscoll.com/To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.

Do you have to be on your deathbed to write your story? Um, no! Nakita and Kim discuss memoirs and how to tell your story. What's your intention? Are you writing for catharsis? At what point to you start telling your story? An interesting discussion about memoirs...join us for a listen?

Episode 9: In each Equestrian Author Spotlight episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books then you are in the right place!In this week's episode, you'll meet Heather Wallace Equine Author and Equestrian Blogger at The Timid Rider.You'll learn ... How to take the leap and follow your dream of starting your own business. About animal body work and how to become a certified equine massage therapist. What it's like to share personal stories through writing memoirs. Why it's important to be BOLD and let your passion be bigger than you fear. What it is like to travel to Mongolia to participate in the Gobi Desert Cup horse endurance race. And MUCH more! Website: https://timidrider.com/Visit https://www.carlykadecreative.com/podcast where you can read the episode show notes and find the links to Heather Wallace's sites and recommended resources. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or via RSS so you’ll never miss a show.Want a free guide to secrets of horse book authors? Gallop over to  https://www.carlykadecreative.com/wisdom and join the Equestrian Author Spotlight email list to have the author advice resource delivered instantly to your inbox.If you are an author who writes about horses and would like to be spotlighted let me know. I’d be happy to include you, too. Visit my contact page to fill out a request: https://www.carlykadecreative.com/contact

In this week’s book’s podcast Sam's guest is Jonathan Ames, a writer who has produced everything from memoir (Adventures of a Mildly Perverted Young Writer) to TV writing (Bored To Death), graphic novels (The Alcoholic), pitch-black noir (You Were Never Really Here), Wodehouse homage (Wake Up, Sir!) and now, in The Extra Man, a comic novel riffing on Henry James. We talk about why he calls so many of his characters “Jonathan Ames”, how he goes about his work, and whether — as a man who has become synonymous with “overshare” — he can ever quite retreat into the background. Presented by Sam Leith.

Writing memoirs for loved ones: Expectations vs. Reality Loved ones like our parents have a lot of stories to tell but don’t always get the opportunity to do so. In this episode, Nicola Davidson tells us how to write autobiographies and memoirs for your loved one or for yourself. Working as a journalist and editor […] The post There’s Big Joy in Writing Memoirs: Episode140 appeared first on Rock Your Retirement.

Writing memoirs for loved ones: Expectations vs. Reality Loved ones like our parents have a lot of stories to tell but don’t always get the opportunity to do so. In this episode, Nicola Davidson tells us how to write autobiographies and memoirs for your loved one or for yourself. Working as a journalist and editor for multiple newspapers in Australia and UK, Nicola has interviewed many people who had fascinating stories to tell. But the format of the newspaper didn’t allow such elaborate memoirs. This gave the idea to Nicola about writing autobiographies for your loved ones and she came up with the website Forever Young Autobiographies.com. You can learn how to write a bio for yourself or a loved one’s memoir. I feel that I should have written down the stories of my father before dementia and Parkinson’s made it impossible. You may also want to write down and pass on the stories of your loved ones before it is too late. We don't need to be writers Nicola tells us that we don’t need to be writers or someone famous to write down our memoirs. But we should come up with a “why”- the purpose of telling or writing your story. For many people, it can be an inter-family thing with parents passing down their stories to their children. Having a “why” gives you a head start and gives you the desire to write down your story. You shouldn’t also worry about where to begin! Just get the energy going and start writing whatever you remember first. That way you can write down several memories or short stories and arrange them according to a timeline later. Writing is a creative process and you shouldn’t let the inner critic prevent you from writing whatever you feel. The best thing to do is to leave your inner critic for the second draft, according to Nicola. You can write or type out everything you remember and go take a break. After some time, you can come back to it and scan it with a fresh mind and eyes. You will be amazed that you had done a great job and can edit or modify your writing. Nicola also gives us helpful tips on writing memoirs for seniors. You can help them write down their stories as Nicola is helping her 98-year-old grandmother to do so. Your loved ones can relate or speak out the stories and you can record the speech and transcribe it later. Some people may find it difficult to remember their memories. Nicola advises us to start with long-term memories which are the richest. She also describes a few exercises to churn up all the memories- You can take a walk around the house and stumble on things which stir up some memories associated with them. Others find it helpful to look through their photo albums or vinyl collection to get the memories going. You can even remember things from certain smells like food from childhood. Nicola suggests you write down everything- your childhood years, high school memories, marriage stories- anything and everything that can go towards making an interesting memoir. Connect with Nicola: * info@foreveryoungautobiographies.com * https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies/ BONUS! Click HERE to get Nicola's first few chapters of her book for FREE! Also includes a discount code if you buy the book. Image already added

"Biographies and Writing Memoirs"

Unfortunately, my guest, Denis Ledoux, wasn't able to join me today. You can learn more about his work at The Memoir Network. Here are the two articles I referenced: The Key Elements of Writing a Good Memoir and How to Write Your Memoir. Check out Gerald Schnitzer's book, My Floating Grandmother for a great example of memoir. For a non-traditional look at memoir, check out Frank S. O'Neal's poetry. You might have heard a phone ringing in the background. Oops! I forgot to unplug it before the show. And then there was my dog who decided she needed to come back in right during the program. Sorry for the disruption, folks! It rarely happens, so I appreciate your understanding.  

Have you ever thought, "I should write my memoir?" What's stopping you? It can be a daunting task. What do you include? Do you focus on a specific period in your life? Do you choose a few meaningful areas that led to who you are now? What parts of your story will captivate readers? Are you sharing a broad lesson or moral through your experiences? This is our focus for today's show. Charlene Jones has led an impossible life. I know this because I've already had several conversations with her, and her story captivated me. I was drawn to her energetic, honest, and approachable personality, and I'm betting you will be, too! Charlene Diane Jones M.Ed/M.A is a Psychotherapist in private practice. She teaches meditation based on her 45 years experience and practice with Tibetan Buddhism and her long explorations in Western mysteries. Charlene has authored three books: The Stain; Medicine Buddha, Medicine Mind; and her forthcoming memoir, My Impossible Life.  Visit Charlene's website www.soulsciences.net where you can find her books and podcast information.    

What writers need to know about defamation when writing memoirs, win a writer's residency in a bridge, a writer is arrested after winning illegal narcotics in a writing competition and a tax return is hailed as a masterpiece of contemporary fiction. Plus: advice on how to juggle multiple writing projects, meet thriller author Jaye Ford, who moonlights as a romance author, and more! Read the show notes.  Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

Our guest Jon D’Amore was first published at 10 when a story he’d written about the Civil War was distributed throughout the county school system. During that time, he began studying the guitar. By his 20s, having honed his love and knowledge of music, Jon was traveling cross-country as a musician. While touring, Jon was also a feature writer for New Jersey’s 3rd largest newspaper, The Passaic Herald News, allowing him to enjoy the best of his favorite worlds…playing music and writing. Eventually, he found a different side of life. He said, “Goodbye and it’s been a slice!” to the music business and entered the corporate world. By the millennium another change had taken place. For more than two decades, Jon knew that within him there was the desire and ability to write, so he drove to Los Angeles and started as soon as he arrived. As an insider with no mob ambitions, Jon had been a trusted ear and learned of the life and death manipulations that made friends and relatives from his world disappear. When the smoke cleared, Jon was one of the few left standing. The others were either dead or in prison. The Boss Always Sits In The Back isn’t “just another mob story.” It reveals the demise of the mobsters who ran northern New Jersey…as told by someone who was there. He didn’t stop until the manuscript and screenplay for The Boss Always Sits In The Back were completed. Jon has written and co-written several screenplays and articles. He still resides in California where he continues to write…and listen to music and will share what it takes to write a compelling memoir and publicize it.

With the mother and daughter team of Constance Curry and Kristina Wandzilak

With the mother and daughter team of Constance Curry and Kristina Wandzilak