Episode Details

What does returning to an unfinished manuscript have in common with two young girls selling handmade bead animals from a tiny table on the side of the road?

More than you might think.

In this episode, I share a quiet moment from Fourth of July weekend that became an unexpected lesson about courage, creativity, and why memoir writers often overlook the stories already waiting for them.

We'll explore:

• Why writing your second book can feel very different from writing your first.
• The surprising connection between entrepreneurship and memoir.
• How ordinary moments become meaningful stories.
• Why curiosity is one of a memoir writer's greatest tools.
• A simple writing exercise to help you discover stories hidden in everyday life.

If you've ever wondered whether your life is "interesting enough" to write about—or you've struggled to return to a manuscript after time away—this episode is for you.

Writing Invitation

Make a list of ten ordinary moments you've noticed recently.

Choose one that continues to linger in your mind.

Write about it for fifteen minutes, then ask yourself:

Why did this moment stay with me?

You might discover that your next chapter has been quietly waiting for you all along.

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