{"podcast":{"title":"The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar","slug":"the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722","podcast_index_feed_id":7063722,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/pageandpodium/feed.xml","website_url":"https://pageandpodium.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19617522/PandPpodcastlogo.png","author":"Page & Podium Press","episode_count":85,"summary":"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 breaking through mindset barriers that stop writers in their tracks. With actionable tips and publishing insights, you’ll learn how to not only finish your book but also how to write a memoir that publishers will want to sign. Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the writing process, this podcast will guide you through the ups and downs of memoir writing with a focus on both the creative journey and the end goal—using your story to help others.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722"},"episode":{"title":"Do you really need to outline your memoir?","slug":"do-you-really-need-to-outline-your-memoir","published_at":"2026-03-31T05:00:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722/do-you-really-need-to-outline-your-memoir","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722","url":"https://pageandpodium.podbean.com/e/do-you-really-need-to-outline-your-memoir/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ajgo9rq0859smwij/yt_video_GVck4sXjaaY_4dmb2x.mp3","summary":"Every writer knows the intoxicating feeling of a memoir idea that seems complete before a single word is written. But once you start drafting, the shine fades, the path blurs, and the story that felt so clear becomes slippery. It’s tempting to skip outlining altogether, convinced it will box in your creativity. Today we’re unpacking that myth, exploring why inspiration alone can’t carry a full manuscript, and answering the big question: does your memoir really need an outline to succeed?🔗 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-Intro3:54 - First reason: You're not making steady progress 17:20 -Second reason: middles are hard19:50 -Third reason: Your book is ballooning long or sketch-short24:40 - Fourth reason: Aimless and without a clear point👉 **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","meta_description":"Every writer knows the intoxicating feeling of a memoir idea that seems complete before a single word is written. But once you start drafting, the shine f…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1849,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722/episodes/do-you-really-need-to-outline-your-memoir/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722/do-you-really-need-to-outline-your-memoir.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}