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EPISODE · May 31, 2025 · 26 MIN

Week 13, Write Your Story Series: One Story That Changed Everything

from Beyond The Margins with Jen Chambers · host Jen Chambers

Send us a textWhat if you don’t need to write an entire memoir—but just one powerful story that captures a moment of change?In this final episode of the Write Your Story series, Jen guides you through how to craft one personal narrative that holds the emotional depth and power of a full-length book. Whether you’re brand new to writing or deep into your draft, this episode will help you zoom in on a life-shaping moment and tell it with clarity and heart.✨ What’s inside:A grounding meditation to connect to your voiceHow to write a 250-word pitch or queryHow to draft a compelling “back cover blurb”Memoir mini-structure tips that make a single story singRevision tools to make your writing sharper and more resonantA few gentle yoga stretches to help your creativity flowResources for what to do after your story is writtenThis isn’t goodbye—it’s a turning point. Your voice matters. Your story matters. Let’s write about the one that changed everything.Resources mentioned in this episode: The Memoir Project by Marion Roach Smith – Honest, practical guidance.ProWritingAid.com – Amazing editing tool.The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr – Raw and real advice.Submittable.com – For sending your story into the world.📥 Download the free companion worksheet: www.jennifer-chambers.com💌 Want to share your story or thoughts? Email Jen at [email protected] or visit www.jennifer-chambers.com Podcast theme "Resiient,"  By Joey Helpish. Full podcast theme, "Resilient," by Joey Helpish. All rights reserved.Support the showThank you for listening! Jennifer Chamberswww.jennifer-chambers.comIG: @jennifer_chambers_ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jbchambers.substack.com/subscribe

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