Let’s Talk Memoir
Ronit PlankLet’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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 263 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsSociety & Culture | |||
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Kim Murphy joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about unburdening herself from decades of shame, her often absent and unpredictable mother, what we owe or don’t owe our parents at the end of their lives, gaining a level of remove from the chara... more
Jason Allen joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about growing up working poor on Eastern Long Island with an alcoholic father, the threat of different types of violence, his father’s quickness to anger, trying to get sober, the difficulty of c... more
Dr. Kara Zivin joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about maternal mental health and her own her mental health crisis during pregnancy and postpartum, how she became a patient and professor in the same health system, navigating shame and guilt ... more
Nicole Walker joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about how we talk about current traumas and past traumas in ways that don’t retraumatize us, making our work matter to others, giving ourselves agency over the hard stuff we’re writing about, c... more
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- My “Go To” Podcast for Memoir
I have been an avid listener for 3+ years, first as a memoir lover, then as a memoir writer myself. In that time, Ronit has introduced me to so many great stories, and pulled the curtain back on the writing process and the many important decisions related to voice, structure, pacing, narrative arc, and more. I can point to several episodes that influenced my own thinking and work. Also love Ronit’s sunny vibe and how it feels as if I’m eavesdropping on a conversation between writer friends. If y... more
Apple Podcasts5Kim_Murphy
United States2 months ago - THE best
One of the best podcasts. Ronit is a skilled interviewer, asking guests rich questions and letting them answer. I look forward to every episode.
Apple Podcasts5lindsaybrookewebsterUnited States2 months ago - One of my favorites
As an author or a memior I love hearing the Johnny of other writers. And inevitably, I want their books.
Apple Podcasts5carmdurfUnited States4 months ago - One of my favorite podcasts
I have learned so much from Let’s Talk Memoir, and I was delighted to be a guest on the show. Ronit has such a warm and inviting interview style, and she asks some of the most thoughtful questions. Her podcast is a gift to the writing community!
Apple Podcasts5Mallary TUnited States5 months ago - So helpful
This podcast is so thorough and informative. As a writer and a reader, I’m riveted to these conversations. Thank you for inviting writers to reflect on their work.
Apple Podcasts5Amy HalloranUnited States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #159 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #215 |  Israel/Arts/Books |
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What is Let’s Talk Memoir about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on memoir craft, process, and the lived experiences behind personal storytelling. Conversations span memory, trauma, identity, and publishing, with practical guidance on structure, voice, scene-work, and ethical considerations when writing about real people. Across episodes, guests bring diverse backgrounds—writers, therapists, educators, and athletes—who share concrete tips for drafting with honesty, vulnerability, and resilience. The format blends craft-focused discussion with personal narrative, making it a useful resource for memoirists at any stage and for publishers or sponsors seeking insightful, human-centered storytelling.
Notable strengths include a warm, thoughtful interview style, a wide range of guest perspec... more
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1. Memoir Nation
2. Writers on Writing
3. The Memoir Method Podcast
4. How I Write
5. The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
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Recent guests on Let’s Talk Memoir include:
1. Nicole Walker
2. DeAnne Liontas
3. Rachel Weaver
4. Deborah K. Shepherd
5. Samina Najmi
6. Jenny Lisk
7. Courtney Kocak
8. Carol Odell
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