WRITER 634: Ariane Beeston on her powerful memoir 'Because I'm Not Myself, You See’

Meet Ariane Beeston, who shares insights into her powerful memoir Because I'm Not Myself, You See, exploring postpartum psychosis, her writing journey, and the therapeutic yet challenging process of recounting personal experiences. This memoir is brave and beautifully written. As a graduate of Australian Writers' Centre, we’re so thrilled for Ariane. 00:00 Introduction00:19 Using prompts to discover your character03:39 Nat Newman’s writing tip08:32 Setting writing goals11:23 Win: The Paris Gown by Christine Wells14:22 Word of the week: Vestige6:22 Interview with Ariane Beeston, author of Because I'm Not Myself, You See28:03 The proposal journey28:17 Navigating rejections and acceptances29:01 The challenge of writing a book29:26 Creative Nonfiction insights30:00 Seamlessly weaving research and personal story31:14 Overcoming personal obstacles32:35 The emotional toll of writing33:36 The urgency to finish34:58 Post-writing reflections35:49 The writing timeline36:52 Managing deadlines and mental health39:52 Reliving the past through writing42:04 Ethics and accuracy in memoir writing46:20 The book's impact and reader responses48:18 Top tips for writing a memoir54:02 Conclusion Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.