Memoir Nation

Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner

Memoir Writing

Memoir

Writing

Publishing Industry

Identity

Aging

Writing Retreats

Mental Health

Trauma

Creative Writing

Writing Process

Nanowrimo

Grief

Rejection

New Year's Resolutions

Storytelling

Poetry

Memory

Parenting

Writers Rising

Memoir Nation: Weekly Inspiration for Writers is an extension of the Memoir Nation community hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, two friends and colleagues who bring a community-minded sensibility to the writing journey. Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and resource... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	253	Founded	8 years ago
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Gail Butensky and Grant Faulkner on Telling Stories to Photos

We’re late to celebrate Grant’s new book, something out there in the distance, so we’re doing it this week, bringing on his co-collaborator on the project, Gail Butensky. Grant and Gail partnered up to create a beautiful and unusual project. This wee... more

Yesterday • 42 min

Courtney Kocak on Writing Openly About Sex

Lots of writers want to write about sex and all the ways it shows up in their lives—and yet, it’s incredibly challenging to do. It’s exposing and uncomfortable. It means sharing the most intimate moments of our own lives, but also the lives of others... more

4 May 2026 • 55 min

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Caroline Paul on the Tension Between Obsession and Letting Go

This week is a treat because at the heart of many memoirs are stories of people throwing themselves into meaningful distractions in order to not have to face the challenges and unravellings so common to adult life. In her new book, Why Fly, Caroline ... more

27 Apr 2026 • 42 min

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Danielle Bainbridge on Defying the Formula to Find Your Form

This week we’re talking about form with yet another memoirist who defied conventions to create something unique and beautiful. Guest Danielle Bainbridge’s new book of personal essays, Dandelion, covers many topics—mental health, race, body, feminism,... more

20 Apr 2026 • 48 min

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Recent Guests

Courtney Kocak

Writer, podcaster, comedian; author of Girl Gone Wild

Independent author

Episode: Courtney Kocak on Writing Openly About Sex

Danielle Bainbridge

Assistant Professor of Theatre, Black Studies, and Performance Studies

Northwestern University

Episode: Danielle Bainbridge on Defying the Formula to Find Your Form

Rich Benjamin

Author of Talk to Me, memoirist and cultural critic

Author

Episode: Rich Benjamin on Writing a Memoir Centering Events That Transpired Before You Were Born

Alicia Jo Rabins

Writer, musician, performer, feminist Torah teacher

Schocken Books (publisher)

Episode: Alicia Jo Rabins on the Spiritual Memoir

Rachel Eliza Griffiths

Writer, poet, visual artist, memoirist; author of The Flower Bearers

Author/Artist

Episode: Rachel Eliza Griffiths on Finding the Poetry in Grief

Janine Kovac

Former professional ballet dancer; author of three books of narrative nonfiction; co-director of Litquake's Lit Crawl; adjudicator of submissions for multiple organizations; memoir author of The Nutcracker Chronicles

Litquake; Memoir author; Hedgebrook alumna

Episode: Janine Kovac on Getting Into Writing Residencies and Book Festivals

Marya Hornbacher

Award-winning journalist and author

Memoir Nation guest

Episode: Marya Hornbacher on Memoirs That Prevail

Mimi Nichter

Cultural and medical anthropologist, Professor Emerita of Anthropology at the University of Arizona

University of Arizona

Episode: Mimi Nichter on Finding the Courage to Tell Your Story

Jordan Carlos

Stand-up comedian and author of Choreplay

Episode: Jordan Carlos on Writing Memoir as a Portal to Self-Betterment

Hosts

Grant Faulkner

Co-host and co-founder, emphasizing community architecture in writing and personal narratives.

Brooke Warner

Co-host and co-founder, focuses on amplifying women's voices in writing and personal literature.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 600 ratings

Grateful!!!
Loving the learning journey deep into the oceans of memoir that Brooke and Grant are leading with this great podcast.
Apple Podcasts
5
thethe1927
United Statesa month ago
Invaluable
Memoir and fiction writer here. Great podcast. Not a bullseye every time, but I have learned so much from these interviews. A treasure trove.
Apple Podcasts
5
Annals of Obscurity
United States8 months ago
My favourite podcast
As a Canadian writer, speaker, financial planner, estate and legacy planner I want to share that I Love this podcast! I find the pre guest discussion with Brooke and Grant enlightening, thought provoking and makes me want to be their friend 🥰! I also thoroughly enjoy hearing from their guests as they have such a range of interesting writers, comedians, memoirists and all round great outside the box thinkers, movers and shakers!
So glad you’ve launched Memoir Nation and I look forward to your w... more
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5
Athena Planning Group
Canada10 months ago
Keeps getting better!
I’ve been listening to this podcast for several months and it just keeps getting better. The interviews, topics and support for writers have been instrumental throughout my writing career. Brooke and Grant host each episode with care and consideration for our changing world and literary landscape. So grateful for all of it.
Apple Podcasts
5
Monarca*
United States10 months ago
Love the new Memoir Nation
I think I’m caught up on all the new episodes as the re-titled Memoir Nation. I love the new format. I’ve gleaned something valuable in every single interview.
Apple Podcasts
5
Flute Teacher Deerfield
United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is considered a treasure trove of information, particularly beneficial for aspiring writers and those seeking inspiration in the memoir genre.

Listeners appreciate the insightful and thought-provoking discussions, connection to current writing trends, and the supportive community atmosphere fostered by the hosts.

Many express a strong appreciation for the diversity of guests and topics covered, which reflect real-life challenges and creative processes.

Listeners acknowledge the high-quality interactions with guests, with some episodes prompting profound insights into their own writing journeys.

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Apple Podcasts	#239	United States/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts	#117	Poland/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts	#242	Poland/Arts

Talking Points

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Danielle Bainbridge on Defying the Formula to Find Your Form

Q: Danielle, what inspired you to move from traditional essay form toward a collage memoir, and how did your hospital experience influence that shift?

The hospital experience disrupted a linear life plan and opened space for experimenting with voice and form; over about ten years, I built a collection by allowing different voices and formats to coexist, which felt more honest and true to my experience.

Rich Benjamin on Writing a Memoir Centering Events That Transpired Before You Were Born

Q: How did you handle writing about trauma you did not witness firsthand?

Rich emphasizes that writing about third-hand trauma can be easier due to abundant documentation, but the writer still must navigate authenticity and avoid sentimentality while honoring the lived experiences of others involved.

Rich Benjamin on Writing a Memoir Centering Events That Transpired Before You Were Born

Q: Can you tell us more about your relationship with your mom and how that relationship anchors the book?

Rich explains that their bond was formed through closeness despite mutual secrecy, with medical visits and shared vulnerability, while both kept personal truths hidden, which became the emotional engine of the memoir.

Rachel Eliza Griffiths on Finding the Poetry in Grief

Q: What makes memoir the right container for your work given your background as a poet, and what does a poet bring to prose that might be different from traditional memoir writing?

I've always written prose and poetry together; poetry informs the lyric sensibility of the prose, while prose provides narrative architecture, pacing, and chronology that poetry alone may not capture. The memoir blends these forms to channel trauma, memory, and love into a cohesive, multi-voiced trajectory.

Rachel Eliza Griffiths on Finding the Poetry in Grief

Q: You write about her that way in your book, and you write about her with the same depth and seriousness as you do your marriage. Could you talk about representing female friendship as a great love?

Female friendship is foundational to my work and imagination; it provides a non-romantic, enduring form of love that sustains creative energy and helps me see and witness the world with honesty and courage.

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2. Let’s Talk Memoir
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4. The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
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Recent guests on Memoir Nation include:

1. Courtney Kocak
2. Danielle Bainbridge
3. Rich Benjamin
4. Alicia Jo Rabins
5. Rachel Eliza Griffiths
6. Janine Kovac
7. Marya Hornbacher
8. Mimi Nichter

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