The Memoir Method Podcast

Charlotte Wilson
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The Memoir Method Podcast

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!

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    60: Your Blindspots Are Killing Your Memoir

    This episode is for the writer who doesn’t know what she doesn’t know. If you are feeling stuck, feeling that block, but can’t put your finger on why, then you’re probably right in the middle of a blindspot. And the hard thing about blindspots is that they can sabotage your memoir without you even realizing it. I want to dig into that today and shine some light on what you might not know you don’t know. Let’s get into it! Jump into the Memoir Strategy Collection 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.

    14 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    59: This Writer Figured Out Which Stories Matter to Her Reader

    This episode highlights a writer’s experience applying the principles I teach and implement with my writers. I’m talking about a writer who, like many of you, came to me with tens of thousands of words but no direction for them. I want to tell you about how she took those words and used an editorial strategy to make sense of the draft that she’d already written. Join my email list to be the first to hear about all things inside Charlotte Writes. 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.

    13 min

  3. FEB 14

    58: What to Do With Your Shitty First Draft

    This episode is for the writer who has what novelist Ann Lamott has coined the “shitty first draft.” You’ve written thousands and thousands of words, and truth be told, it’s not that great. But what do you actually do with a s****y first draft? That’s what I want to talk about today. Unlock instant access to the Memoir Strategy Collection here. This Memoir masterclass collection is a series of four actionable, high-impact mini masterclasses designed to shine a light on what you don't know you don't know as a memoir writer. These mini masterclasses aren't about overwhelming you with information. They're about giving you clarity. When you know what your memoir is about, who it's for, and how to shape it into a compelling narrative, the writing process transforms. You'll stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress toward the memoir you've always dreamed of writing. 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.

    13 min

  4. FEB 11

    57: How One Author Went from Crickets to Published Memoir

    This episode highlights a writer’s experience applying the principles I teach and implement with my writers. I’m talking to the writer who wants to be an author, holding their published book in their hands and connecting with real readers on the other side. I’ll share insights and breakthroughs a past writer of mine had when we worked together when she came to me frustrated that her completed manuscript wasn’t getting any takers, from readers or agents. Join my email list here. Watch this episode on YouTube 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.

    12 min

  5. FEB 7

    56: Why Not Everything in Your Memoir Actually Matters

    This episode is for the writer who is operating under the misconception that every single detail and story has to be included in her manuscript for her memoir to be true. This is a common misunderstanding about memoir, and the truth of this is that if you can create an editorial strategy or filter for your manuscript, it will be clear which stories belong in your memoir and which ones don’t. I’ll explain more in the episode. Let’s get into it! Unlock instant access to all four mini masterclasses inside the Memoir Strategy Collection here. Listen to the podcast (and see just how much I talk with my hands!) 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.

    17 min

  6. JAN 24

    55: Why Readers Don't Want to Read Your Memoir

    This episode is for the writer who has received some lackluster feedback. Maybe she’s already invested in an editor, but they didn’t tell her how to fix any of the manuscript’s problems. This episode is all about the importance of developing an author’s perspective and how that will translate into the work you do in revisions. Let’s get into it. So, after I recorded this episode I actually changed the title to our next mini masterclass! Memoir vs. Autobiography is now Thinking Like an Author: The Mindset Shift to Unlock Your Memoir. It's this mentality that is really what I want to get into with you (and this includes differentiating between memoir and autobiography!). Enroll in Thinking Like an Author for just $37. (Or enroll in all four mini masterclasses here.) Thinking Like a Writer will be held live on Thursday, January 30, at 1:00 p.m. PST. If you can't attend live, no worries! The replay will be uploaded later that day. If you're watching this after January 30, 2024, that same link will give you instant access! 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.

    14 min

  7. JAN 17

    54: The Real Reason Your Memoir Manuscript Is Overwhelming

    This episode is for the writer who is over-editing and over-writing (you know who you are!). You look at the same paragraphs over and over and think if you just tweak it a little more you’ll find the sweet spot. But what ends up happening is that you actually just spend your time in the same passages not making any real progress at all. This episode is for you. Enroll in Memoir Clarity for just $37. Or enroll in all of the mini masterclasses here. Memoir Clarity will be held live on Thursday, January 23, at 1:00 p.m. PST, with the replay available within 24 hours. If you're watching this after January 23, you can follow that same link for instant access! 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.

    12 min

  8. JAN 10

    53: What You Don't Know About Memoir (That You Might Not Know You Don't Know!)

    This episode is for the writer who has too much story. She’s starting the year with a burst of energy and motivation, but when she sits down to open her draft she freezes. She can’t find the focus of her story, and that feeling of being lost is quickly crowding out any motivation she had at the beginning of the month. This episode is for you. Let’s get started. Register for Find the Focus here. Enroll in all four mini masterclasses here. Find the Focus will be held live on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PST, with the replay available within 24 hours. If you’re watching this after January 16, you can follow that same link for instant access! The other mini masterclasses will cover the following: Chaos to Clarity: A 3-Step Method for Making Sense of Your Messy ManuscriptMemoir or Autobiography? Why Your Memoir Isn't Connecting With Readers (Yet)Hooked from Page One: 4 Essentials for Capturing Readers in the First Chapter Want to work 1:1? Book a free 30-minute call, and we'll chat! 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.

    15 min
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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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  • Creator
    Charlotte Wilson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Bookish Edits All Rights Reserved.
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    The Memoir Method Podcast

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