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Tools & Tips for Digitally Organizing your Memoir
When you’re energized and ready to write, it’s easy to dive in without thinking about the simple systems that make a long haul writing practice sustainable. But after a break—whether a week or a…
What is the Memoir Method?
After years of working with writers and crafting memoirs ourselves, we’ve learned what truly helps authors move from inspiration to a finished book. At Page & Podium Press, our goal is to…
One question to unstick your memoir
So many writers feel like they’re slogging through mud—not because they lack ideas, but because they’re buried under decisions about structure, scope, and what a memoir is “supposed” to be. With…
Stop Rushing Your Memoir
Writing a memoir is a huge undertaking, and one of the earliest hurdles many first time authors face is figuring out how long the process should take. With flashy programs promising a finished book…
How long should your memoir be?
Writers are often told, “It should be as long as it needs to be,” but that well meaning advice can leave first time authors wandering in the dark. How can you know what a book “needs” before you’ve…
Using a Unique Structure for you Memoir
If you’ve been with us for a while, you know we’re unapologetic structure queens—because a strong narrative spine is one of the most essential elements of a successful memoir. But structure doesn’t…
Resuming Writing your Memoir after a Pause
Writing a book isn’t a straight shot from idea to finished manuscript—it’s a long, creative journey filled with pauses, slowdowns, and moments that feel like a full stop. This episode breaks down why…
Do you really need to outline your memoir?
Every writer knows the intoxicating feeling of a memoir idea that seems complete before a single word is written. But once you start drafting, the shine fades, the path blurs, and the story that felt…
Writing memoir when you’ve forgotten some of the details
Writing vivid scenes in memoir can feel like walking a tightrope: you want the immediacy and sensory richness of fiction, but you’re working with the famously unreliable material of human memory.…
How to write your memoir when ”the end” is still unfolding
Memoirists face a unique challenge: our lives offer endless beginnings, but endings can be elusive. Your memoir’s bookends aren’t determined by your lifespan—they’re defined by the arc of the topic…
5 ”Rules” that Sabotage Your Memoir
So many writers hesitate to start because they’re convinced everyone else knows the “real rules” of writing—rules they somehow missed. That fear often comes from school, where we were taught that…
Anatomy of a Memoir Outline
An outline isn’t a boring pre draft chore—it’s the backbone that keeps your memoir from collapsing under the weight of endless pages or endless restarts. In this episode, we dig into why outlining is…
Self-Publishing With Excellence
A polished, professional book doesn’t happen by accident, but it doesn’t require a traditional publishing deal, either. As more authors bring their work to market independently, the old assumptions…
Are you your own gatekeeper?
We talk a lot about “gatekeepers” in publishing—agents, editors, critics, readers—but the most powerful one is often the person staring back at you in the mirror. In this episode, we explore how…
Finding a Writing Routine that Works
Writing a memoir isn’t about waiting for the perfect stretch of free time. It’s about building a writing rhythm that fits your real life. In this episode, we dig into why “write every day” is often…
3 Reasons to Define your Memoir’s Topic
If you’ve ever stumbled through the question “What’s your memoir about?” you’re not alone. Even though memoir springs from lived experience, you can’t—and shouldn’t—try to fit your whole life into…
4 steps to take before writing your memoir
Writing a memoir stirs up a whole mix of emotions—excitement, fear, anticipation, and the quiet urge to wait “just a little longer.” Many writers worry about starting too soon, but waiting too long…
Reading like a Writer (Part 2)
Unlock the craft behind the memoirs you love. Last week, we explored why reading like a writer matters: how it sharpens your instincts, deepens your craft, and reveals the invisible architecture…
Reading like a Writer (Part 1)
If you’re writing a memoir, here’s something essential to remember: you can’t write well if you’re not also reading well. And I don’t mean reading more — I mean reading with intention. Reading with…
5 Habits to Support Memoir Writing
The New Year always brings a wave of reflection and big promises — and 2026 is no exception. If writing (or finally finishing) your memoir is on your heart this year, you’re not alone. The trouble…
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The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar has published 84 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Arts, Books.
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