Memoir Snob

Episode 22: Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Jun 11, 2023
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ADVICE

Become a Memoir Expert

  • To write a memoir, become an expert on the genre.
  • Immerse yourself in memoirs, analyze their structure, and study their writing style.
ANECDOTE

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

  • Charlie was initially hesitant to start a memoir podcast, feeling like an imposter.
  • However, during an NSER session, she couldn't stop thinking about the podcast, which convinced her to pursue it.
ANECDOTE

Structuring a Memoir

  • Charlie considers structuring her memoir similarly to "Wild," starting with a dark moment.
  • She envisions focusing on a period of addiction and a difficult breakup, then tracing her life back chronologically.
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