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Let’s Talk Memoir

Ronit Plank
Memoir Writing
Mental Health
Emptying the Nest
Motherhood
Podcast Community
Depression
The Return Trip
Emerson College
Self-Care
Identity
Vulnerability
HIV
Family Dynamics
One In Three Foundation
Childhood Sexual Abuse
Feedback
Grief
Puppy Raising
Writing
Covid-19

Let’s Talk Memoir is a podcast for memoir lovers, readers, and writers, featuring interviews with memoirists about their writing process, their challenges, and what they’ve learned about sharing the most personal of narratives. Hosted by writer, editor, and teacher Ronit Plank, each episode highlights different aspects of the memoir-writing experience, and offers writing tips and inspiration. Roni... more

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Latest Episodes

Sarah Chauncey joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about her many careers in writing, working on a memoir and deciding not to publish, framing the story we want to tell, experiencing ourselves as a part of living system, going deeper and becom... more

Kaila Yu joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about how she hated writing at first and has had an accidental career in it, how she had no intention of writing a memoir, selling a book on proposal and pitching off a timely event, racial and sexu... more

Tamara Jong joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about growing up Jehovah’s Witness, her mother's untimely passing, losing faith, disguising who we are, trying multiple approaches to a writing practice, navigating material that resists us, beco... more

Diane Gottlieb, Jennifer Fliss, and Nina B. Lichtenstein join Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about their work as editors and what they look for in submissions, setting your writing apart, knowing where to omit for maximum impact, the magic of p... more

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Recent Guests

Kaila Yu
Author with bylines in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and others; her debut memoir is "Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty"
Episode: 214. Dismantling Tropes and the Feeling of Being Other featuring Kaila Yu
Tamara Jong
Montreal-born writer of Chinese and European ancestry, author of 'Worldly Girls'.
Episode: 213. Who We Are After Mother Loss featuring Tamara Jong
Edgar Gomez
A queer Nicarican writer born and raised in Florida, author of the memoir 'High-Risk Homosexual' and his latest book 'Alligator Tears'.
Episode: 211. Writing About Ourselves and Others with Nuance and Complexity featuring Edgar Gomez
Anne Abel
Memoirist who wrote about her recovery from severe depression and her experiences inspiring her works.
Author of 'Mattie, Milo, and Me' and 'High Hopes'
Episode: 210. Why It’s Never Too Late to Move Forward featuring Anne Abel
Heather Sweeney
Author of 'Camouflage, How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage'
Episode: 209. Reclaiming Identity and Trusting Our Own Process featuring Heather Sweeney
Kelly Foster Lundquist
Author of Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage, teaches writing at North Hennepin Community College
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Episode: 208. Leaning into and Trusting the Particularity of Our Story featuring Kelly Foster Lundquist
Shigeko Ito
Author, educator, and mental health advocate in Seattle.
Episode: 207. Growing as a Person and as a Writer featuring Shigeko Ito
Leslie Johansen Nack
Author and memoirist, exploring her experiences of trauma and family dynamics
Self-published author of Nineteen and Fourteen
Episode: 206. Changing the Culture of Abuse and Family Dysfunction Through Memoir featuring Leslie Johansen Nack
Ren Cedar Fuller
Author and educator, specializing in creative nonfiction essays
Pacific University
Episode: 204. Trusting the Right Structure Will Snap Into Place featuring Ren Cedar Fuller

Host

Ronit Plank
Host and writer focused on memoir and personal storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 226 ratings
  • Essential listening!

    I first learned of Let's Talk Memoir about two years ago, and it has been one of my favorite podcasts ever since—not to mention *the* most valuable podcast and craft resource in my own memoir-writing journey. I'm not exaggerating when I say that each and every episode has given me insight, comfort, and encouragement as I (finally) finish my WIP that has now been "IP" for nearly 15 years. It has kept me feeling part of the literary world, and has helped me realize that memoir's corner of that wor... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachellcrittenden
    United States3 months ago
  • Must-Listen for New Writers!

    Hoping to make good use of my drive time, I thought I’d take the opportunity to get some writing tips. I’ve been working on my memoir since 2007. I have finally completed a version, thanks to this inspiring podcast! And I’ve read many new recommended memoirs along the way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Violetlt
    United States3 months ago
  • Love! Not to missed!

    I discovered Ronit’s podcast a little over a year ago and immediately binged all seasons. Every new episode is a treat. Whether you are working on a memoir or love reading memoir it is full of life and writing wisdom from both Ronit and her guests. Ronit is a thoughtful and generous interviewer and I love getting insight into each author’s process and path to their book. I’ve learned so much and been introduced to tons of amazing memoirs. The podcast has felt like a companion on my own writing j... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amethyst L
    United States3 months ago
  • An Incredible Resource!

    Ronit is constantly introducing me to new angles to consider while I continue to creep at a snail’s pace, writing my memoir. She keeps my TBR stack higher than a skyscraper—consistently introducing me to authors with stories that resonate with me. Her craft tips are priceless, her self-care tips to remember while writing, also invaluable. Thank you, Ronit, for your continued gifts and congratulations on episode 200!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    see_jayne_write
    United States3 months ago
  • Informative and inspiring!

    As someone writing a memoir, I have learned so much advice, tools, and industry tips from this podcast. Love the wide range of guests and the caring, supportive nature when discussing difficult content. Congratulations on 200 episodes! 🎉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FlutterOnBy88
    Canada3 months ago

Listeners Say

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The podcast serves as a valuable resource for both established writers and those new to memoir, offering a mix of guidance and inspiration.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and empathetic interviews that delve into the writing process and personal narratives.
Feedback highlights the diverse range of guests, enhancing listener insights into various personal and social issues through storytelling.
The host is noted for her engaging style and ability to lead deep discussions, making complex topics approachable.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

213. Who We Are After Mother Loss featuring Tamara Jong
Q: What advice would you like to share with writers who are currently working on their memoirs?
I would like to say to give yourself grace and to remember that there's somewhere or somebody out there that really needs to read your words and really needs to hear it in your own voice.
214. Dismantling Tropes and the Feeling of Being Other featuring Kaila Yu
Q: When did you start to think, okay, I need to really actually write about this?
I pitched it to write about during the pandemic because there was this big reckoning with Pornhub and it was accepted by The Guardian, but then it got delayed due to other events.
214. Dismantling Tropes and the Feeling of Being Other featuring Kaila Yu
Q: So how long ago did you first have an inkling you wanted to write this book?
I had no intention of ever writing a memoir, but the pandemic happened and then all this Asian hate happened, which made me want to write the book.
211. Writing About Ourselves and Others with Nuance and Complexity featuring Edgar Gomez
Q: How do you feel about your queer experience as you're living it now?
Now that I'm older, I can appreciate what I learned from taking alternative paths.
211. Writing About Ourselves and Others with Nuance and Complexity featuring Edgar Gomez
Q: What was it like for you to tap into these early childhood years when your mother worked so hard?
It was trauma that happened a really long time ago, that I again didn't even understand at that time.

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Content covers a wide spectrum related to the art of memoir writing, with episodes featuring in-depth discussions with memoirists on their personal journeys, challenges faced during the writing process, and insights gained from sharing their life stories. Themes of personal growth, trauma recovery, and the intersection of personal narratives with broader social issues are prevalent, as is an exploration of identity through various lenses such as gender, culture, and mental health. This podcast uniquely emphasizes not just the craft of writing memoir, but also the emotional and psychological aspects of recounting personal histories, making it a supportive resource for aspiring and established writers alike.

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Recent guests on Let’s Talk Memoir include:

1. Kaila Yu
2. Tamara Jong
3. Edgar Gomez
4. Anne Abel
5. Heather Sweeney
6. Kelly Foster Lundquist
7. Shigeko Ito
8. Leslie Johansen Nack

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