So You Want to Query your Memoir? Start Here

Querying your memoir can feel intimidating. Not writing it. Not revising it. But sending that query letter to an agent and hoping they say yes? That’s the real challenge.In this episode of Making Memoir Magic, I walk memoir writers through the querying process, sharing practical tips and strategies that make it easier to navigate. We cover:How to find comparative titles (comp titles) for your memoir—even recent ones published in the last five yearsWhere to research agents who actually represent memoirTools and resources to streamline your querying processA gentle reality check on patience, rejection, and the memoir publishing journeyPlus, I give a peek inside Module 3 of my course, Make Memoir Magic, where I teach memoir writers how to position their stories in the marketplace and understand publishing paths.Whether you’re just finishing your manuscript or ready to send your first query, this episode is packed with insights to help you move from “I have a story” to “I have a story—and I know how to bring it into the world.”Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:Make Memoir Magic course – Learn more here: https://kerrykriseman.myflodesk.com/mmm3QueryTracker – https://querytracker.net/Manuscript Wish List – https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/Bookshop.org – https://bookshop.org/Listener Takeaways:Comparative titles don’t have to match your memoir exactly—they just need to share a lane.Agents actively share what they’re looking for on websites, wishlists, and social platforms.Querying requires patience, research, and strategy—but it’s a skill you can learn.Every memoir has a reader, and your story deserves to reach them.Share the Episode: Know a writer in the querying trenches? Share this episode and help make the publishing journey a little easier for them.Follow & Subscribe: Don’t miss future episodes full of writing tips, publishing advice, and inspiration to help you write, publish, and promote your memoir.Thank you for listening to this episode of Making Memoir Magic. To learn more about my course, Make Memoir Magic, click here. Join my free Facebook Group, Memoir Magic for Aspiring Authors, where we honor your story, provide tips, create community, and help you write the story you were meant to tell. Join here!