# 120: The Biggest Mistake I Made as a Memoir Editor

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Podcast: [The Memoir Method Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-memoir-method-podcast-6608489)
Published: 2026-02-20T16:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

This episode is for the writer who is overwhelmed at all the different steps of publishing and needs a guide, not just an editor. The story behind this episode comes from work I did in the earlier days of this business, and I learned a lesson that I’ve taken with me into how I support, work with, and interact with writers now. The way that I move as a memoir editor and writing coach now is a direct response to this mistake I made almost four years ago. Let’s dive in. Join the waitlist and be the first to know when enrollment is open for the next cohort. More details on The Memoir Method Free, instant access to The Memoir Breakthrough video. Let's chat! Schedule a free 30-minute phone call. You can find me on Instagram @the.memoir.coach , Substack , Facebook , and YouTube . Join my email list to stay up to date on the podcast and everything else going on in Charlotte Writes.

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