Finding the Real Story Hidden Inside Your Life

Have you ever thought about writing a memoir but wondered, “Is my story really interesting enough?”

You’re not alone.

Many aspiring memoir writers don’…

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Memoir Writers Need to Stop Predicting the Impact of Their Words

You Don't Know Who Needs Your Story

What if you're asking the wrong question about your memoir?

Many memoir writers wonder:

Is my story important enough…

3 months ago

Sometimes Travel Is a Rocking Chair: How Ordinary Moments Become the Stories We Remember

What counts as an adventure?

Sometimes, it means getting on a plane and exploring somewhere new.

And sometimes, it means sitting on the front porch of …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Most People Never Finish Their Memoir (And How to Finally Move Forward)

Maybe you've filled notebooks with memories, written a few chapters, or spent years saying, "I'll get back to it someday."

You're not alone.

In this ep…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

What Two Girls Selling Beads Taught Me About Writing a Memoir

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 th…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Case Files of Ordinary Life: Why Memoir Writers Must Become Advocates for Their Stories

This week, I found myself juggling roofing delays, flooring disputes, a package stranded in a warehouse, and a hole in my kitchen ceiling.

None of it …

4 months ago

It's Never Too Late to Write Your Story: The Courage to Become Visible After 50

Have you ever told yourself:

"I'm too old to start."

"I should have done this years ago."

"Someone else is already doing it better."

If so, this episode …

4 months, 1 week ago

The Gift of a Simple Hello: Why the Small Moments Matter Most

In this heartfelt episode of Making Memoir Magic, Kerry reflects on a simple ritual: walking her dog Christie through her neighborhood each morning a…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Biggest Mistake Aspiring Authors Make

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 co…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

From Manuscript to Microphone: My Audiobook Journey

Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a book into an audiobook?

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on my journey of recording and publish…

5 months ago