The Memoir Method Podcast

111: Make 2026 Your Author Year

This episode is for the writer who wants to finish their memoir in 2026. You’ve already invested years and years into this work, and you just want to be finished with your draft. Heading into 2026, this is what I want for you: Yes, I want you to finish your memoir manuscript. I also want you to love it. The thing is that if writing your way worked, you’d have finished and published by now. So let’s talk about why this is and how to shift it going into 2026.Join the Memoir Method January cohortWatch the free BREAKTHROUGH video to break that rewrite loop!Email me for information about private, 1:1 coaching hello@bookishedits.comYou can find me on Instagram @the.memoir.coach, Substack, Facebook, and YouTube.Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.

110: The Moment Every Memoir Writer Waits For (and How to Make It Happen for You)

This episode is for the writer who has thought about throwing in the towel, but something keeps stopping you from giving up. Maybe you think about publishing your memoir, but often you can’t even think that far ahead. What you are actually waiting for is a moment in the drafting process that I’m going to highlight today, and hopefully this small perspective shift can make your writing feel more do-able to you. Ultimately I want this episode to serve as a lighthouse to you when writing feels hard and frustrating. Let’s get into it.Join The Memoir Method winter cohort today -- We start in January, secure your spot now!Grab a free 30-minute call to discuss your next steps.You can find me on Instagram @the.memoir.coach, Substack, Facebook, and YouTube.Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.

109: Why it Works (or Not)—The Light that Shines Through, Part 1

This episode is part of a series where I take already published memoir and break down what works and why (and what doesn’t work and why). I’ve found that when I’m teaching my Memoir Method concepts to my writers, they benefit from seeing how these principles play out in memoir that you can find at the bookstore. This month I’m looking at the self-published memoir, The Light that Shines Through: One Woman’s Journey of Healing and Stepping into Her Power by Shawna Thibodeau.Purchase this month's, The Light that Shines Through: One Woman's Journey of Healing and Stepping into Her Power by Shawna ThibodeauJoin the Memoir Method January cohort today!You can find me on Instagram @the.memoir.coach, Substack, Facebook, and YouTube.Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.

108: Good Memoir Isn’t the Same as Good Writing

This episode is for the writers who know they’re really good writers. You know how to turn a phrase. You know how to tap into your voice and you have a style. You love the craft of writing, and you know that the quality of your writing is exemplary. I say this with so much love, friend: Just because you’re a good writer doesn’t mean that you’re going to write a good memoir. Today I’ll show you the missing piece in the creativity of memoir so that you can write a beautiful memoir that is also a good memoir. Let’s get into it.Join The Memoir Method January Cohort today!Let me help you decide what's right for your draft by scheduling a free 30 minute call. You can find me on Instagram @the.memoir.coach, Substack, Facebook, and YouTube.Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.

107: Why Discipline Won’t Help You Finish Your Memoir in 2026

This episode is for the writer who is actually really good at sitting down to write. Procrastination probably isn’t your kryptonite (at least when you’ve made writing a habit). I can bet that you’re disciplined and committed to the projects that matter to you. You wouldn’t have even considered writing your memoir if you didn’t have some chutzpah behind it! But, for reasons you can’t quite figure out, you’re still not finished. And it’s starting to drive you crazy. Let’s talk about it. (And stick around until the end of the episode, because I’m announcing something new and fun and it comes with a little holiday sparkle!)Move your memoir forward by enrolling in The Memoir Method today and take advantage of these limited-time holiday specials:New 1:1 writers get two bonus callsThe first five writers to enroll in The Memoir Method will have a free intensiveNot sure? Grab free 30 minute callSend me your thoughts and questions from today's episode on Instagram @the.memoir.coach or email hello@bookishedits.comYou can find me on Instagram @the.memoir.coach, Substack, Facebook, and YouTube.Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.