In this third episode, the show hosts Denis Ledoux, a memoir coach, author, and founder of the Memoir Network.
Denis is best known for his book 'Turning Memories into Memoirs,' sharing his extensive experience in writing and coaching memoirists.
Denis has helped 1000s of people to write their memoirs. He is the person you need to guide you on how to write your memoir.
From ‘B’ class High School Teacher to ‘A+’ Memoir Coach.
As a child Denis always wanted to write.
He was a very good student too.
He knew his one way ticket out of life like that of his parents was education.
He studied hard and became a high school teacher.
But to his dismay, Denis found teaching high school students was not his calling.
Denis found his calling in teaching aspiring writers twice his age.
Art of storytelling
During the interview Denis elaborates on the four pillars of memoirs:
Character
Action
Setting
Theme,
He then provides practical advice on how to elaborate on that and overcoming writing blocks by creating memory lists.
The episode is a wealth of information for those looking to document their personal narratives, offering inspiration and concrete steps to start writing their memoirs.
Here is the show breakdown
00:00 Introduction to Denis Ledoux
00:48 Denis's Early Life and Career
02:49 The Turning Point: Memoir Workshops
04:20 Expanding the Memoir Network
06:23 Denis' Published Works
08:05 Personal Memoirs and Family Stories
15:27 The Four Pillars of Memoir Writing
25:29 Expressing Loneliness in Fiction
25:59 Memoir Writing: Characters and Themes
26:57 Exploring Otherness in Writing
28:43 The Importance of Education and Mentors
30:28 Starting Your Memoir: Tips and Techniques
31:13 Creating a Memory List
33:53 Organizing Your Memoir with Energy Phases
37:48 Addressing Sensitive Topics in Memoirs
43:27 Writing Memoirs from Photographs
48:11 Where to Find Denis’s Books and Resources
That’s all from me today.
As always, thanks for listening.
Share this post