
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 220 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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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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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
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!
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
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!
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! 🎉
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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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Let’s Talk Memoir launched 4 years ago and published 220 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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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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