Archive - Memoir Junkie Someday Author

Beginner Substackers: Join my upcoming workshop

Listen to my podcast and watch my YouTube at Women in Publishing!

Apr 16 •

March 2025

So long, WordPress. It was (sorta) good while it lasted.

I finally moved my professional website to Substack (it was long overdue). Plus, a Women in Publishing Conference recap and ask me anything!

Mar 17 •

February 2025

Addiction, chaos, & comebacks: My favorite memoirs right now

And a fun announcement!

Feb 7 •

December 2024

From chasing happiness to building it.

Dec 31, 2024 •

Memoir writing and family roots

Writing a memoir isn’t just about looking inward—it’s also about discovering where we come from and how we fit into our family, culture, and community.

Dec 21, 2024 •

November 2024

Endless editing

I often grapple with whether a scene or chapter is done. I edit, edit, edit, and then I get exhausted.

Nov 16, 2024 •

October 2024

Helpful resources for new writers

Shout out to MJWA's newbies!

Oct 28, 2024 •

September 2024

Today’s newsletter is about taking my time—something I have not always been good at.

Sep 21, 2024 •

August 2024

End-of-summer roundup: My fav shows and podcasts

Here's what I've been watching and listening to.

Aug 23, 2024 •

Finding self-worth when I'm not being productive

You may have noticed a theme on MJWA these days about taking things easier, learning to relax more, and understanding what it means to be nicer to…

Aug 6, 2024 •

July 2024

3 signs it was time for a break from writing my book

Taking a hiatus and learning to be okay about feeling "incomplete."

Jul 23, 2024 •

June 2024

Memoirs to read this summer

Plus a few fiction books.

Jun 14, 2024 •

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