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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Biggest Mistake Aspiring Authors Make

from Making Memoir Magic · host Kerry Kriseman

Have you ever wondered how you'll fit your entire life into a single book?If so, you're not alone.In this episode, we're exploring one of the most common mistakes aspiring memoir writers make: trying to tell everything.You'll learn:• Why memoir is different from autobiography• Why readers connect to transformation, not timelines• How defining moments create structure• Why the goal of memoir is meaning, not documentation• How to identify the stories that actually belong in your bookOne of the most important takeaways:Your memoir is not about everything that happened to you. It's about what changed you.Ready to Find Your Story?Join me on June 24 for my live workshop:Find the Story that MattersIn this workshop, you'll learn how to identify the defining moments that belong in your memoir, uncover the organizing thread in your story, and gain clarity about what book you're truly meant to write.👉 Register here: FIND THE STORY THAT MATTERSThank 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!

Have you ever wondered how you'll fit your entire life into a single book? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, we're exploring one of the most common mistakes aspiring memoir writers make: trying to tell everything. You'll learn: • Why memoir is different from autobiography • Why readers connect to transformation, not timelines • How defining moments create structure • Why the goal of memoir is meaning, not documentation • How to identify the stories that actually belong in your book On...

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