67. Memoir writing tips: Transforming journal entries into a book w/ Sarah Birnbach

Erin Canning
April 9, 2024
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Curious about transforming journaling entries into a published memoir? You tuned into the right episode for memoir writing tips.

Joining us today is Sarah Birnbach, author of the memoir "A Daughter's Kaddish." Sarah shares her surprising journey from journal facilitator to published author and how journaling helped her heal through grief.

But the question remains: How do you take those raw, personal entries and turn them into a compelling memoir?

In this episode, Sarah shares her secrets! You'll hear:

Tips for overcoming overwhelm and getting your ideas on the page
The unexpected ways grief can inspire powerful narratives
Strategies for crafting a memoir that resonates with readers

Get ready to hear Sarah's top journaling tips and advice for crafting a memoir from your own journal entries.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Top 3 tips for journaling
Writing about grief
22 years from start to finish
Surprises about writing a memoir
Dialog tips
Finding a good writing group
Books on craft

Get her book:

A Daughter’s Kaddish: https://sarahbirnbach.com/books/a-daughters-kaddish/

Connect with Sarah:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_birnbach
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahsheilabirnbach/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsheilabirnbach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.birnbach/

Books discussed during the show:

The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface by Donald Maass

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Tags: family, memoir, mental health, nonfiction, nonfiction author, writing, writing tips

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