Helping Writers Find Their Voice: Jen Braaksma on Memoir and Meaning

Listen Watch Let help uncork your memoir through a 12 week memoir mentorship program: https://mikecarlon.com/memoir-cohorts/ “Writing is work. It’s challenging, it’s hard—but it’s a skill, and it takes time. If you have patience with yourself, you’ll get...

When the Story Chooses You: Mike Carlon Uncorks His Own Journey

Listen Watch Let help uncork your memoir through a 12 week memoir mentorship program: https://mikecarlon.com/memoir-cohorts/ “I didn’t write The Waiting Room — it came through me. In the middle of grief, in the middle of the night, the story wouldn’t let me rest until...

Listening for the Story

They say you can learn a lot by asking questions. You can also learn a lot by listening. Last month, I made plans to spend a long weekend in Florida with my dad since he wasn’t planning on coming up for the holidays. Between the time I booked the trip and the moment...