How Can I Braid My Life Story With My Deceased Partner’s?

Send us Fan MailThis week, you’ll hear from Meredith Master, a writer working on her memoir who is deciding on its structure. In this episode, we discuss writing a braided memoir, writing with a disability, telling the story of someone who has passed away, and how to write about the parts of someone’s life you weren’t present for. Meredith’s Bio: Meredith Master is a blind writer living in New York City, where she shares a small space with her guide dog, Ivan and mostly unhelpful Boston Terrier, Jelly Roll. She is currently working on three book projects, including a memoir about adult onset disability and addiction as told through the stories of herself and her partner, Michael. She is also working on a collection of humorous essays and an anthology of personal stories of resilience told by writers who went blind and lived to tell about it. Resources Mentioned During This Episode:The Fact of a Body by Alex Marzano-LesnevichAcetylene Torch Songs: Writing True Stories That Ignite the Soul by Sue William SilvermanAfter the Eclipse by Sarah PerryMy Interview with Sarah PerryMy Interview with Sue William SilvermanEpisode Highlights3:06 Braiding Two Lives Together8:45 Deciding on the Best Form12:00 Telling Someone Else’s Story20:30 Meredith’s Best Writing AdviceConnect with Meredith Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/meredith.master/Building Better Memoir Scenes: https://janefriedman.com/building-better-memoir-scenes-with-lisa-cooper-ellison/Connect with your host, Lisa:Get Your Free Copy of Ditch Your Inner Critic: https://lisacooperellison.com/subscribe/Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedInProduced by Espresso Podcast Production