Report on Your Past: Strengthen Your Memoir With Journalism Principles

Memoir writing can be emotionally intense, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this session, we explore how journalism principles can help you write your personal story with structure, clarity, and care. You’ll learn how to create emotional distance without losing authenticity, how to ethically write about others, and how to stay focused on your core message. We’ll explore questions like: How do you avoid oversharing? What details serve the story and which ones distract? And how can research and fact-checking make your writing more grounded and powerful? Whether you’re just beginning your memoir or feeling stuck, this session will give you tools to shape your lived experience into a compelling narrative without burning out.