Bold Memoir Writing with Teodosia Rivera

What did you think of this episode?Are you struggling to write your memoir, yet fearful of how others may respond? Today’s guest addresses two areas you need to consider before putting your fingers on the keyboard. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn about … Bold Memoir WritingMy industry expert is… Teodosia Rivera, author of When God Remains: The Hope that Sustains You in Your Darkest Moments. She has been a member of Word Weavers International since 2022. Her writing has been published in her hometown newspaper and in the FBC Writers’ Network.Alright, let’s head into our content for today… Bold Memoir writing1  Addressing controversial issues in memoir writing with confidence from a biblical perspective.          Acts 4:13—Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.          2 Timothy 1:7—For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power* and of love and of a sound mind (NKJV).          Ephesians 6:19—and for me [praying always, v. 18], that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel (NKJV).  2 Balancing conviction with compassion. Conviction—persuaded, convictedCompassion—sympathetic with concern for others Teodosia RiveraDownload Teodosia's Bold Memoir Writing handoutVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#4 Podcast 2026 "Million Podcasts Top 30 Christian Writers Podcasts"#1 Podcast 2024 "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers.Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast