76: The Published Memoir — Careless People, part 1
This episode is the kickoff for a new series on The Memoir Method podcast where I examine already published memoir with an editorial eye: what works, what doesn't, and why. Our first memoir on the examination docket is Careless People by Sarah Wynn Williams, a behind-the-scenes, tell-all memoir about working for Facebook and Meta. This is part 1 of 2.Buy your copy of Careless People here.If you want to refine your own editorial eye and apply these principles to your memoir manuscript, check out my free, private podcast series, Published, or dive straight into my signature program, The Memoir Method.You can find me on Instagram @charlottejanewrites, Facebook, and YouTube.Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.
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75: Memoir in a World with War Headlines
This episode is for the writer who looks at the headlines and freezes. The world is overwhelming and scary and uncertain. It can be hard to know what your role is, because there seems to be so much that we could do but sometimes we wonder if any of it actually makes a difference. This episode is your reminder that what you bring to the table matters, especially with your writing. Let’s get into it.Listen to my free, private podcast series, Published.Enroll in The Memoir Method program, the complete start-to-finish system that will take you from messy draft to published memoir.Email me at hello {at} bookishedits {dot} com to inquire about working together privately.You can find me on Instagram @charlottejanewrites, Facebook, and YouTube.Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.
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74: What Really Happens with The Memoir Method
This episode is for the writer who is ready to be an author. The writers who find themselves in my world do not just want to write a book, they want to be a published author. I’m here to show you that what happens with writers in my spaces goes beyond the manuscript and invites them into a whole new identity as an author. The work of The Memoir Method is transformational in every way, and I’m excited to invite you into the process.Jump into The Memoir Method here.Listen to my free, private podcast series, Published.You can find me on Instagram @charlottejanewrites, Facebook, and YouTube.Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.
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73: How to Play Publishing Different
This episode is for the writer who dreads the querying process. You know how things are supposed to go when it comes to traditional publishing, and you believe that traditional publishing is the only legitimate way to get your work out there. But secretly, you hate the hoops you have to jump through with traditional publishing. You hate the rejection and feel that there has to be a better way. The good news? There is. In today’s episode I’m taking you through Andrea’s story and how her work with The Memoir Method transformed not just her manuscript but her publishing path. Let’s get into it.Unlock instant access to Published here. Join The Memoir Method here.Buy Andrea's memoir here.You can find me on Instagram @charlottejanewrites, Facebook, and YouTube.Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.
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72: Memoir Self-Sabotage (and How to Break Through It)
This episode is for the writer who is afraid to call herself a writer. If I had a magic wand, she'd want me to use it to make her feel like who she wants to be. She's looking outward to find that validation as an author that she deeply desires, but the secret that we're going into today is that no one can give you that identity except yourself. We're going deep today, friend. Let's go.Instantly access my free, private podcast series, Published.Ready to make the real shift from frustrated writer to published author? Join me in The Memoir Method.You can find me on Instagram @charlottejanewrites, Facebook, and YouTube.Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.
Welcome to The Memoir Method Podcast, hosted by Charlotte Wilson, reader, writer, and memoir editor. Join Charlotte she dives into the captivating world of memoir, guiding both writers and avid readers on an enlightening and motivating journey. This podcast is for the writer who wants to write her memoir smarter, not harder. She wants to not only learn writing techniques but also mindsets and perspectives that will make her writing time more focused and effective. She's here because she knows that her story matters and that she's destined to make an impact with her words. In each episode, Charlotte invites you to explore the impact of memoir and the stories that shape our lives. In bite-sized episodes Charlotte brings common memoir stumbling blocks into the spotlight and teaches listeners why these blindspots show up and how to address them. Charlotte loves to help writers discover what it is they didn't know they didn't know. She's here to be a support, a cheerleader, and a guide for the memoir writer. Let's go!
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