

Tucker Max: The King of Memoir Writing | How I Write
Truth as a Guiding Principle
- When stuck writing, ask yourself, "What's the truth?"
- Commit to truth, especially if your writing isn't technically strong.
Writing from Scars, Not Wounds
- Write from your scars, not your wounds; let emotional wounds heal before writing publicly.
- Journaling can process raw emotions, but memoirs require reflection from a healed place.
Focusing on a Slice of Life
- Structure memoirs around a specific part of your life, not your entire life story.
- Focus on a slice of your experiences to create depth and avoid overwhelming yourself.




















How do you know the difference between a banger journal entry and the foundation of a memoir?
If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, then this conversation is for you.Tucker is a memoir guru, having sold 5 million copies of his own memoir (“I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell”) and millions more of ghostwritten memoirs (for names like Tiffany Haddish and David Goggins).
All of Tucker’s expertise can be dwindled down to three words: tell the truth. But it’s not as easy as it sounds.In this episode, you’ll learn everything it takes to write a bestselling memoir: how to tell a great story, how to infuse your work with humor, how to turn your suffering into art, and how to make sure you’re ready to write a memoir in the first place.
Most importantly, you’ll learn how to tell the unencumbered truth — the right way.
Website: https://www.tuckermax.com/
Twitter: @TuckerMax
Website: https://writeofpassage.com/how-i-write
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidPerellChannel/videos
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-write/id1700171470
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DjMSboniFAeGA8v9NpoPv
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices