The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar

Is your memoir secretly stuck?

You can pour hours into your memoir and still not be moving forward in any meaningful way. Sometimes the draft feels stuck, but other times the stuckness hides under all that effort—you’re writing, revising, generating pages, yet not getting any closer to the book you imagine: personal, true, and excellent. In this episode, we’re breaking down the subtle signs that your memoir might be secretly stalled, even if you’re working harder than ever. 🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update! Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 9:11 The shame spiral 9:20 Stuck in brainstorming 12:41 Going it alone 14:48 Holding out for perfection 👉 **Follow Us:** - **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)] - **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress) [https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)] - **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/) [https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)] 🎵 Music I Use: Bensound License code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAES Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday! Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal

5 Stages of Writing your Memoir

Writing a memoir isn’t just about stacking sentences until you have a book—it’s about understanding the stages that shape long form work. In this episode, we break down the five stages of memoir writing—dreaming, development, drafting, revisions, and editing—and explore why clarity about each stage helps you conserve creative energy, avoid missteps, and build a stronger, more intentional manuscript. If you’ve ever wondered why “just write” isn’t enough, this is your roadmap. 🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update! Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 7:41 Dreaming 14:04 Development 18:10 Drafting 23:59 Revision 27:47 Editing 👉 **Follow Us:** - **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)] - **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress) [https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)] - **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/) [https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)] 🎵 Music I Use: Bensound License code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAES Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday! Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal

Tools & Tips for Digitally Organizing your Memoir

When you’re energized and ready to write, it’s easy to dive in without thinking about the simple systems that make a long haul writing practice sustainable. But after a break—whether a week or a year—most writers discover they first have to find everything they’ve already created. Outlines, notes, false starts, and even finished chapters can end up scattered across devices or buried in vague file names. In this episode, we’re sharing four quick, low effort strategies to simplify your process so you can return to your work without the overwhelm. 🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update! Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 4:47 first tip 9:43 second top 14:13 third tip 23:51 fourth tip 👉 **Follow Us:** - **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)] - **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress) [https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)] - **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/) [https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)] 🎵 Music I Use: Bensound License code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAES Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday! Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal

What is the Memoir Method?

After years of working with writers and crafting memoirs ourselves, we’ve learned what truly helps authors move from inspiration to a finished book. At Page & Podium Press, our goal is to demystify the writing process and make memoir feel possible for every writer who feels called to tell their story. This week, we’re breaking down the foundational philosophy behind our work and behind The Memoir Method™. 🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update! Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 2:35 Philosophical pairs 3:07 Art vs craft 8:23 Freedom vs constraint 11:36 Process vs product 16:08 Behind the scenes 16:40 Pillars of support 17:21 Education 22:45 Accountability 24:26 Community 29:11 What you can expect 👉 **Follow Us:** - **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)] - **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress) [https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)] - **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/) [https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)] 🎵 Music I Use: Bensound License code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAES Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday! Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal

One question to unstick your memoir

So many writers feel like they’re slogging through mud—not because they lack ideas, but because they’re buried under decisions about structure, scope, and what a memoir is “supposed” to be. With endless advice available and no clear way to apply it, progress can feel impossible. Today we’re breaking down why writers get stuck, how to recognize whether you’re suffering from option overload or constraint scarcity, and the key question that brings clarity when everything feels murky. 🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update! Timestamps: 0:00-Intro 4:10 "Do I need more constraints? Or do I need more freedom?" 4:50 What we mean by constraints vs freedom 5:30 How constraints are useful 7:27 Freedom is crucial 15:05 Examples 👉 **Follow Us:** - **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/) [https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)] - **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress) [https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)] - **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/) [https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)] 🎵 Music I Use: Bensound License code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAES Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday! Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoirwriting #memoir #journal