Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Fear of Judgment: Writing Your Truth Anyway
Do you hesitate to write your memoir because of fear—of judgment, criticism, or misunderstanding? In this episode, Kerry explores why fear of judgmen…
8 months, 1 week ago
Stop Overexplaining: How to Trust Your Story and Your Voice
Stop Overexplaining: How to Trust Your Story and Your Voice
Do you overexplain your life in your memoir? Stop! In this episode, Kerry teaches aspirin…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The Myth of the Big Writing Retreat
What if the reason you haven’t started your book isn’t lack of talent—but waiting for perfect conditions?
In this episode, Kerry busts the myth of the…
9 months ago
Why Your Story Matters - Especially Now
Season 1 Episode 28
In this conversation, Kerry Kriseman emphasizes the significance of storytelling, especially during challenging times. She reassures listeners that t…
9 months, 1 week ago
Another Year Goes By. You Still Haven’t Written It. Let’s Talk About That
It’s already the third week of January, and if your memoir is still unwritten, you’re not alone. In this episode, Kerry Kriseman unpacks why so many …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Real Reason You’re Not Writing Your Memoir (It’s Not Time or Talent)
Season 1 Episode 27
If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll write your memoir when you have more time… more clarity… more confidence—this episode is for you.
Today, we’re …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
What If My Story Isn't Big Enough (Why that belief is keeping you stuck)
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Many aspiring memoir writers believe their story isn’t “big enough” to matter. In this episode, Kerry explores why that belief i…
10 months ago
How to Write Faster Without Writing Garbage: The Power of Structure in Memoir
Writing faster doesn’t have to mean writing sloppier. In this episode of Making Memoir Magic, we’re talking about how memoir writers can write with m…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
5 Ways to Move Your Memoir Forward This Week (Even During the Holidays)
If the calendar is screaming “December!” and your writing brain is whispering “Maybe next year…” — take a breath. This episode is your soft landing a…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Embrace the Mess: Why Imperfection Is Your Memoir Superpower
In today’s episode, Kerry pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest myths in memoir writing: the idea that great writers, great stories, and great…
11 months ago