Kathi starts a fascinating discussion with memoir expert and two-time New York Times best-selling author Susy Flory about what the seven different types of memoir and which type fits you, as an author, best. If you’ve ever wondered what type of memoir you should be writing, you won’t want to miss this chat about the first three categories: Classic Fish Out of Water Transformational or Spiritual Be sure to download our takeaways and take notes. In today’s episode, you will know: What memoir style is right for you The best examples of each type of memoir How your story can best be told as a memoir writer Join Susy and Kathi for Writing at the Red House Everything Memoir Retreat Do you have a true story to write? If so, “Everything Memoir” Writing at the Red House Retreat is for you. Learn from industry experts and featured writers in residence, Susy Flory and Kathi Lipp, as they take you through the ins and outs of crafting your unique true story and how to best share you and your story with the world. Register Today Resources, mentions, and books to check out: Susy Flory http://www.susyflory.com Everything Memoir FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingmemoir/ The Polygamist’s Daughter Educated Miracle on Voodoo Mountain Wild A Walk in the Woods Sober Mercies (Kathi called it Sober Boots in the podcast) Girl Meets God Thunder Dog Year of Living Biblically A Year of Biblical Womanhood Girl, Wash Your Face From the Ground Up: A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Me, Myself, and Bob: A True Story About Dreams, God, and Talking Vegetables Click on the download and use it for note taking as you listen in to this episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe to our list now and never miss an episode or blog. Join us for next week’s episode (Part 2) when we talk about the other kinds of memoir and Susy’s best practices.

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