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The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar

Page & Podium Press

Are you dreaming of writing your memoir but feeling stuck or unsure where to begin? Tune in to the Page & Podium Podcast, the ultimate podcast for first-time memoir writers. We bring you expert advice from Page & Podium Press, a publishing team with over 30 years of combined experience helping new authors craft memoirs that captivate readers and attract publishers. In each episode, we dive into essential topics like structuring your story, outlining your chapters, overcoming writer’s block, and

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37:30

Writing a Personal Family Memoir with Hope Fabillar

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/07/08

Hope Fabillar is one of our Memoir Method graduates. In this video, Hope and Amanda discuss how to write a deeply personal family story, being vulnerable through story telling, how to find the support and process that will work for you , and how to share and talk about that process with family.Do you have a plan for actually finishing your memoir? If not, we know you aren’t making the progress you hoped for. That’s why we developed The Memoir Method Checklist. This free guide (and video

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25:26

Revising as a Process

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/07/01

In our fourth and final part of our revision series, Amanda discusses how revision is a process, and how many authors hold many misconceptions about that process. Revision is not the linear process of going through your draft page by page. That's editing. Revision is a out-in process, starting with reconsidering the work as a whole and then working down into the details. It's crucial to remember this about revision so you're not spending hours and hours painting that sandcastle. Do you have a

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34:49

Feedback for revision

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/06/24

In part three of our four-part revision series, we talk about a necessary, but often fraught and scary, step of the revision process: getting feedback.Most writers know that feedback is necessary for making polished final drafts, but beginning writers don't always know how and when to seek it out. It can be very exciting to have accomplished enough writing to getting feedback. But not all feedback is helpful--either it's too early, too focused on the reader's personal preferences, or diverting

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35:01

What makes a memoir good?

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/06/17

In our second part of our four-part revision series, we ask a fundamental question: what makes a memoir good?So many writers avoid even starting their book because they're afraid it won't be good. They want assurance that it will be good before they start. We're sorry to say that no one can really give you that assurance because the basics of the story isn't what makes a book good--it's the work that you put in to it. What makes a memoir good is quite subjective, but there are several

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35:09

What kind of memoir draft do you have?

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/06/10

Drafting can be a heady, dizzying experience, especially for first-time writers. Many different approaches bring us to the page, and after months or even years of work, we have something that kind of resembles a book. It's book-shaped, if you will. There is a bookish amount of words in the document. But how close is it to be a finished book? How do you start to take what you have done so far and bring it that last few miles to something that feels genuinely finished and polished? Well, the

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29:24

Is Your Memoir Worth Writing

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/06/03

If you're here, you have probably had an itch to tell your story. Your life is unique and what you've learned through your experiences feels powerful to you. We hear from authors so often who want to tell their story--but aren't sure anyone wants to read it. We hear the question all the time--is this story even worth writing?The only one that can really answer that question is you, but there are things that may be standing in the way of finding a clear answer. Our culture has very powerful--and

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23:13

10 Tips to Accelerate Your Memoir

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/05/27

Anything that feels like a slog is going to be put last on our to do list, which is a death knell to creative projects. While there's no short cut that makes it lightning fast or painlessly easy, this week we have ten tips to keep your momentum forward and accelerate the writing process. An unfinished book is a tragedy, so these tips can help you keep moving forward until you have a complete draft and are ready for those important next steps. Do you have a plan for actually finishing your

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25:13

4 Outlining Mistakes to Avoid for Your Memoir

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/05/20

Having a strong outline is important because the underlying structure is what makes or breaks so many narratives. But how do you know your outline is "right"? There are so many forms and approaches to outlines out there, and the majority of them do not have memoirs in mind. Memoirs are their own form of writing, and they deserve to have their own considerations when it comes to outlining them. Structures used to describe fiction--like the Hero's Journey or Save the Cat--might feel overly

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30:00

Working with an Editor on your Memoir

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/05/13

Working with editors can be amazing to make your story so much stronger--it can also be scary, especially if the story is as personal to you as memoirs should be. Editors should be stepping into the life of your book as you're shifting from the raw creative process to thinking about the market and publishing steps you want to take. Getting feedback and bringing in other voices and opinions into that process can provoke some uncomfortable reactions, especially when you don't know what to expect

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25:33

Finding Time to Write

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2025/05/06

At the end of the week, are you beating yourself up for not writing? Are you looking back and wondering where exactly you were supposed to find the time? Finding time to write is one of the biggest hurdles all writers face, especially when we are writing for ourselves, on top of all the other things we have to and want to do in a week, not to mention all the other people we owe our time to. Both you and your book deserve dedicated time, and we have six tips on how to make sure you can find it

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31:38

How to Market Your Book with Susan Friedmann

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/04/29

You've put in the time, written that amazing book. How then do you get it out into the world and in the hands of readers?This week, we have special guest Susan Friedmann. Susan is a badass in nonfiction book marketing. With 30+ years of experience, her company, Aviva Publishing, helps authors sell books in bulk and thrive in their niche. International bestselling author of 18 books-her first sold 500,000 copies! She also hosts 'Book Marketing Mentors', an award-winning weekly podcast now in

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21:18

Seven Steps to Outline your Memoir

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/04/22

Memoirs can sink or swim based more on the structure than any other element of writing. It's easy to edit for better prose, but without a strong underlying structure, that editing will be all polish. To avoid pouring time into a manuscript that needs massive rewriting and revisions, we strongly urge writers to form a strong outline before you begin drafting your book. If you're unsure how to start that high level process, we briefly outline seven steps to get you on the right track. 🔗

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25:20

Costly Mistakes when Hiring an Editor

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/04/15

Editors are worth their weight in gold, but writers will often misplace their investment in editors when they don't have clear understanding of the editorial process. Hiring the wrong editor at the wrong time can be a massive waste of both time and money, leading to repeating steps (and paying twice!) or a disjointed and unpolished book.This week, Amanda reviews the different kinds of editors, when to hire and when to DIY, and four expensive mistakes to avoid. 🔗 You've got the story. You've

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21:36

10 Misunderstood Publishing Terms

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/04/08

The literary and publishing industry is full of jargon and terms that are thrown around casually and used so often than we often forget that their meaning might be misunderstood, often to the detriment of first-time or emerging authors. This week, Amanda breaks down 10 industry terms you might be hearing a lot and what they really mean to publishers and publishing professionals. 🔗 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

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21:04

5 tips for capturing family stories

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/04/01

Family stories are precious because they reveal so much about our personal history, the experiences of those we love, and what has shaped those who have had a hand in shaping us. Many family histories don't get shared across the generations, and often it's simply because people don't ask the right question or dedicate the time to listen. If you're thinking of gathering a family history or writing a book based on a family member's life, we have five important tips for you to consider as you set

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24:56

The Timeline for Traditional Publishing

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/03/25

The process of traditional publishing can feel very opaque and mysterious to first-time authors, and one of the most common questions, and surprises, they have is how long does the process actually take. While mileage does vary, generally the short answer is longer than you think. There are steps in the process that you might not know to expect and each step takes its own chunk of time. In this week's video, Amanda outlines her own experience through traditional publishing as a case study to

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25:44

The Psychological Reason Your Memoir is Stuck

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/03/18

We all hear tell of the dreaded "writer's block," but often there's something more fundamental and psychological happening when you get stuck in the process of writing--or never really starting--your memoir. We are always processing the events that have happened to us, and when those events are transformative in some way, it can take time to fully understand and integrate those experiences into our world view. That process is largely and internal one, so it can be so difficult to transition from

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26:16

Do you have enough to fill a book

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/03/11

One nagging question aspiring writers have can often hold them back from starting--do I even have enough for a book? Is this idea big enough? Do I have enough stories to tell or points to make? It's not a completely unmoored question, as some ideas are better for short form models. A full-length book does need several major turning points, minor development, and nuanced ideas you can explore from different angles. But then again--so does life. Watch to see how you can work through some

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25:05

How to Write in Dark Times

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/03/04

Events in the world can become overwhelming. From the constant dire stream of news on your phone to the general sense of worry and helplessness, it can be hard to decide what to do next, much less find he focus to make progress on your book.But writing your story, your ideas, to share with the world is more important now than ever. Not only is it important to safeguard your mental health, it can help others to find their resilience as well. Your story deserves to be told, and you deserve the

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25:35

Choosing the best publishing path for your book

The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar ·

2025/02/25

There are more ways than ever before to bring your ideas and writing to your audience. How do you decide what path is best for you?In this week's video, we explore the three main paths that are currently available to writers and the pros and cons of each system, including timelines, cost, and expectations on you as the writer. Whether you choose traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing, always remember that your story deserves to be told and you deserve the support you need to tell it. 🔗

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