Why You're Not Writing Your Memoir - and How to Finally Start

Memoir is more than just writing about your life. It’s choosing to make meaning out of your experiences and offer that meaning to others.

And someone out there needs your story—not someday, but now.

Not when you have more time. Not when you feel more confident. Not when your story feels "finished."

Start messy. Start scared. But for the love of all things literary, start.

memoir, memoir inspiration, writing, Writing TipsKerry KrisemanJune 25, 2025Comment

Want to write a powerful memoir? Start by reading one

Want to write a powerful memoir? Start by reading one. Here are 10 memoirs every aspiring author should read—plus lessons each one teaches about craft, voice, and courage.

memoir, writing, Writing Tips, memoir inspirationKerry KrisemanJune 3, 2025Comment