
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 | Weekly | Episodes | 250 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureArtsBooks | |||

Melisa Febos joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about romantic obsessions, celibacy as a portal to freedom, living her way into a corner and having to fight her way out, leading with scene and story and plot, taking back the sovereignty of he... more
In celebration of the launch of season 8, Jill Christman joins Let’s Talk Memoir to interview Ronit about growing up with no blueprint for making a relationship work, fending for ourselves in childhood, being driven by curiosity, writing about others... more
Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about going through almost a decade of conversion therapy, dismantling the dogma of pseudo science with its added layer of spiritual discipline, feeling desperate to change, year... more
Dr. Craig Yorke joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about the toll of centuries of bigotry, being consumed by race, growing up with psychological financial desperation, living other people’s lives, rethinking what Black studies are, processing... more
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As an author or a memior I love hearing the Johnny of other writers. And inevitably, I want their books.
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!
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.
This is my favorite podcast about writing. Ronit does such a great job interviewing fascinating guests, and I am learning so much about writing.
As a creative nonfiction writer, I listen to lots of podcasts on writing, particularly memoir writing. Let’s Talk Memoir is my all time favorite! Ronit brings on great guests who have unique perspectives and she asks them interesting and insightful questions. I look forward to new episodes every week!
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This show centers on memoir craft, writing processes, and the lived realities behind personal narratives. Conversations blend deep-dive craft discussions with intimate, often encounter-rich memoir stories—covering identity, trauma, family history, and the publishing journey. Listeners can expect actionable writing tips, practical guidance for memory work, and thoughtful exploration of how real-life experiences translate into compelling, publishable memoirs. A standout strength is the host's combination of empathetic interviewing, rigorous preparation, and a steady stream of diverse guest voices from authors, researchers, and practitioners. This makes it a strong fit for aspiring memoirists, established writers, editors, and readers who want... more
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Let’s Talk Memoir launched 4 years ago and published 250 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. Melissa Febos
2. Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez
3. Craig Yorke
4. Jill Christman
5. Monica Macansantos
6. Jacque Gorelick
7. Mimi Nichter
8. Rachel Tzvia Back
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