Stop Overexplaining

Do you overexplain your life in your memoir? Stop! In this episode, Kerry teaches aspiring writers how to trust their story and their voice, strip away unnecessary justification, and connect with readers emotionally. With practical exercises and mindset shifts, this episode will help you show up boldly and write honestly—without overexplaining.What You’ll Learn:* Why overexplaining hurts your memoir* How to write scenes that speak without footnotes* Exercises to trust your story and your voice* How to use specificity instead of explanation* How to build confidence as a writerJoin My Community * Join the Make Memoir Magic Facebook Group for community, feedback, and inspiration* Attend a Memoir Magic Write-In to get live support while writing* Access free resources including prompts, exercises, and guides to keep your story movingKey Takeaway:“You don’t need to explain your story. You need to trust your voice.” 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