The Grind of Creativity: Hard Work Over Inspiration

Ever thought to yourself, “I would love to write a memoir someday”? 

Then you’re in the right place. Rob has an exceptional story — from foster care to Yale, from a troubled childhood to a best-selling memoir called Troubled — and in this episode, he demystifies the memoir-writing process just for you.  

We cover questions like: Which stories are worthy of sharing? How do you pace the narrative? How do you excavate difficult memories? How do you balance the emotional highs with the lows? Buckle up, and get ready to learn how to write a gripping memoir.

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Book: https://www.amazon.com/Troubled-Memoir-Foster-Family-Social/dp/1982168536

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