5 ”Rules” that Sabotage Your Memoir

So many writers hesitate to start because they’re convinced everyone else knows the “real rules” of writing—rules they somehow missed. That fear often comes from school, where we were taught that mastery comes after learning a tidy list of dos and don’ts. But creative work doesn’t operate that way. In fact, many writing “rules” are oversimplified, outdated, or so broadly applied that they do more harm than good. In this episode, we’re breaking down five common writing rules that deserve a graceful retirement. 🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update! Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 8:47 - The Hero's Journey 12:28 - Wait for Inspiration 18:59 - Show, Don't Tell 24:07 - English-class Grammar 26:25 - Trad or bust 👉 **Follow Us:** - **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/) - **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress) - **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/) 🎵 Music I Use: Bensound License code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAES Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday! Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal