Becoming the Hero of Your Memoir with Megan Young (Ep. 7)

“You can't hide from your own calling.”Megan always knew she would write a book — someday.But when she finally committed to writing a memoir, she found herself wandering in “no-man’s land” — pages of stories, no through line, and no idea how to go from there to a finished book. That led her to reach out for book coaching, and her growth over the last five months has been so inspiring.We talk about:The challenge — and reward — of becoming the hero of your own storyWhat to do when your transformation isn’t finished yetHow to stop censoring yourself on the pageAnd why you might need to “choose your hard” if you want to write something that truly mattersIf you’ve been circling a memoir but feel overwhelmed, lost, or unsure whether you’re ready, this episode will show you what the middle of the process really looks like — and why it is so very worth it.Get to know Megan:Hi, I’m Megan! I live in a little corner of Southwest Georgia where sidewalks are lined with moss-draped, hundred-year-old oak trees and there’s a Southern Baptist church on nearly every corner. I became a writer when I was seven years old and received my first journal (complete with a lock, of course) and wrote (utterly scandalized), "my dad said pissed at the dinner table tonight."Since then, I've written about many a-thing, from parenting to faith to grief to sex. I believe leading a full life (worth writing about) means paying attention, being fully invested---which often leads to big big hurts and big big joys. You can follow along with me on Instagram @megfyoung or on Substack, also @megfyoung. Thanks for being here!Mentioned in this episode:Bread and Wine by Shawna NiequistSimple & Free (formerly Seven) and Awake by Jen Hatmaker The Glass Castle and Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls Register for my free workshop — Finish Your Life-Changing MemoirGet on the waitlist for Unearthing Beauty (doors open late March, 2026)Set up a book-coaching consult callSend me a text message with your questions or comments!___________________________________Come join the discussion!InstagramTikTokThreadsSubstackAnd visit my website to learn more about my editing services, book coaching, and upcoming courses.