Memoirist Wendy Dale talks with Kelley Vick about her new craft book, The Memoir Engineering System, the difference between a formula and a system, why most “tried and true” writing tips out there are wrong, the two principal components of a memoir, how memory can actually get in the way of a great story, how “show don’t tell” can destroy a book, and much more.

Wendy dives into the challenges of memoir writing, the importance of structure and plot, and how a well-crafted story connects with readers. Whether you're writing to leave a legacy or aiming for publication, Wendy offers valuable guidance for bringing your life’s story to the page.
Memoir's are an amazing way to tell your story, so how do you get those words onto the page? Find out today.

Yes, it's possible. In this episode of Writing for Immortality, Barbara sits down with Wendy Dale, author of Avoiding Prison and Other Noble Vacation Goals and former Media Bistro memoir writing instructor.

Wendy is the founder of Memoir Writing for Geniuses. She offers coaching and classes for newbies and professionals to write their memoirs using principles instead of a process of trial and error.
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DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
~Why Writing a Memoir Can Unlock Opportunities in Business and Life
~What Makes a Memoir Different From an Autobiography
~Methods to Learn Your Powerful Story and Craft an Insightful Memoir
~How to Grab Readers by Ethically Using Poetic License

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about Netflix, Jimmy Carter, and James Patterson. Then, stick around for a chat with Wendy Dale! ​​

Wendy Dale joins the LIVING THE NEXT CHAPTER Podcast to discuss memoir writing, compelling narratives, and her experiences in Peru. 

Wendy Dale joins Kevin Tumlinson on the Wordslinger podcast to discuss and break down memoir writing!

So much is going on around here, my head is spinning. (Not literally. But it will if I start doing circles in my office chair, which might just happen at this point.)​

Grammar Girl is such a famous established podcast and I couldn't believe they invited me on!
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If you go to Apple podcasts, you can also catch the bonus episode where I talk about English words that have made their way into Spanish in strange ways:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-english-in-spanish-with-wendy-dale/id173429229?i=1000685141427