Memoir Writing Isn't Meant to be a Solo Sport

Episode Summary:In this episode, Kerry Kriseman—memoir mentor, author, and storytelling coach—pulls back the curtain on her own memoir journey and shares why writing alone can be one of the biggest roadblocks for aspiring authors. From navigating self-doubt to finding the courage to dig deeper, Kerry explains how working with a coach and writing alongside others can completely change the memoir-writing experience. She also shares what she’s witnessed in her Courage to Begin bootcamp and how her signature course, Make Memoir Magic, helps writers move from stuck to unstoppable.What You’ll Learn:* Why writing your memoir solo can keep you stuck* The surprising benefits of sharing your story-in-progress* How community and coaching accelerate progress* Kerry’s personal experience writing Accidental First Lady* What inspired her to start coaching aspiring memoirists* An inside peek at her course Make Memoir MagicResources Mentioned:* 📚 Accidental First Lady: On the Front Lines (and Behind the Scenes) of Local Politics by Kerry Kriseman* ✍️ Make Memoir Magic Course (link to sales page)* 🗓️ Send me a message* 💌 Subscribe to Kerry’s NewsletterConnect with Kerry:* Website: www.kerrykriseman.com* Instagram: @kerry.kriseman* Facebook: Make Memoir for Aspiring Writers Facebook GroupRate & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe! It helps others find the podcast and share their stories, too. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kerrykriseman.substack.com/subscribe