# One question to unstick your memoir

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Podcast: [The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722)
Published: 2026-05-05T05:00:15+00:00
Episode link: https://pageandpodium.podbean.com/e/one-question-to-unstick-your-memoir/
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## Resource

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-Intro4:10 "Do I need more constraints? Or do I need more freedom?"4:50 What we mean by constraints vs freedom5:30 How constraints are useful7:27 Freedom is crucial15:05 Examples 👉 **Follow Us:**- **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)- **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)- **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)🎵 Music I Use: BensoundLicense code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAESDon'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

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