✍️ Episode Summary:
In this episode of Make Memoir Magic, Kerry Kriseman pulls back the curtain on the part of memoir writing no one wants to talk about—but everyone needs: editing.
You’ve written your truth. You’ve poured it all out on the page. Now what?
Now, you edit, and in this 15-minute solo episode, Kerry shares why editing isn’t something to fear. It’s where the real story begins to shine.
Whether you're knee-deep in revisions or still staring down your first draft, this episode will help you reframe editing not as a chore, but as the transformational phase of your memoir.
🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why your first draft is for you, but your edited version is for your reader
The mindset shift that makes self-editing less overwhelming (and more powerful)
Common mistakes memoirists make when they skip or rush editing
What professional editors do (and what they don’t), and how to prepare your manuscript for them
💡 Want Support With Editing Your Memoir?
Kerry’s Memoir Blueprint Bundle is your next step.
This 3-part downloadable toolkit includes:
A Memoir Structure Guide to map your narrative arc
A First Chapter Formula to help you hook readers from page one
A Self-Editing Checklist so you know exactly what to revise before hiring an editor
🎁 Grab your bundle here: Memoir Blueprint Bundle
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Kerry on Instagram: kerry.kriseman
Learn more about Kerry’s courses + coaching: www.kerrykriseman.com
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