EPISODE 77: Nurturing Memoir Writing with Wendy Dale: Insights, Structure, and Emotional Resonance

Send us a textIn this episode of Wayward Writers, hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer welcome Wendy Dale, an acclaimed author and memoir writing coach. Wendy discusses her journey into memoir writing, emphasizing the complexities and common pitfalls writers face. The conversation highlights crucial topics like the importance of structure, the challenges of balancing personal vulnerability with craft, and the necessity of creating an emotional experience for readers. Wendy also shares success stories from her clients and offers valuable advice for aspiring memoir writers.00:00 Introduction to Wayward Writers00:30 Guest Introduction: Wendy Dale01:40 The Challenges of Writing Memoirs03:55 Understanding Memoir Structure08:28 The Importance of Structure and Prose17:02 Memoir Engineering System23:57 Identifying and Fixing Writing Issues24:45 The Importance of Critique Partners25:29 Common Writing Pitfalls28:21 Success Stories of Memoir Writing32:22 Balancing Vulnerability and Craft in Memoir Writing33:23 The Role of Structure in Writing40:41 Advice for Aspiring Memoir Writers43:06 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFind out more about Author Wendy Dale HERE!Memoir Writing For Geniuses (FREE Workshop)The Memoir Engineering System: Make Your First Draft Your Final Draft by Wendy Dale (Buy Wendy's Book HERE!) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waywordwriters.substack.com