Turn Your Stories Into a Memoir In the Memoir Club
What’s the Memoir Club?
The Memoir Club is an online group dedicated to helping folks preserve their legacies. Through weekly email prompts, blog posts, writing suggestions, and innovative storytelling methods, we make creating your memoir an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Hi, I’m Wayne Jordan
I believe everyone’s story deserves to be told. But the failure rate for memoir writing is high. Great stories are getting lost because folks get bogged down in writing or think they don’t have a story worth telling. That’s why I started the Memoir Club. It’s a gathering place for folks with stories to tell who need a bit of help and motivation to get started.
We’re All In This Together
Memoirs are my passion. I enjoy assembling my personal history and helping folks with theirs. I’m a retired writer, editor, and storyteller. I write mainly in the antiques, estate, and family history spaces. I have reams of unpublished notes, outlines, and transcripts. They’re not doing anyone any good sitting in my files. I intend to pursue my passion by sending a weekly email newsletter and posting articles to Memoir Club. Maybe my passion will become yours, too.
What’s Different About Memoir Storytelling?
The Memoir Club is designed for:
✅ Seniors who want to preserve their legacy but feel unsure about how to start.
✅ Beginners who think they’re “not writers” but have a lifetime of stories to share.
✅ Anyone looking for a supportive process to turn their memories into a meaningful narrative.
✅ We welcome everyone, no matter your experience level.
What Sets Us Apart
The Memoir Club stands out for its emphasis on making memoirs accessible, enjoyable, and personal. Here’s why:
- Innovative Approach: Our story-first approach allows you to capture your voice authentically.
- Connection Over Perfection: We focus on telling and documenting your stories, not flawless grammar and formatting.
- Senior-Friendly Design: Simple, jargon-free tutorials tailored to beginners.
- Community Support: A welcoming space to share, learn, and grow alongside others.
Meet the Memoir Club Facilitator (Me)
I’m a Birren Institute Certified Guided Autobiography instructor and Story Stitch group facilitator.
I’ve authored five books and ghostwritten several biographies. Also, I was a long-time columnist for Kovels Antique Trader Magazine and a contributor to regional newspapers and travel publications. I blog at BlueRidgeTales.com.
Connect with a Supportive Memoir Club Community
Storytelling is better together. Join our social group to report on your progress, swap ideas, and connect with others who are on the same journey. It’s a space to inspire and be inspired.
Open to Everyone
No matter your background, experience, or goals, this is the place to start if you’ve got a story to tell. The Memoir Club welcomes anyone who wants to document their memories and record their legacy.
Get Started with Prompt-of-the-Week.
Learn how to uncover, organize, and share your stories with my free memory prompt-of-the-week email series. Weekly emails help you discover the secrets of the story-first approach. You’ll build a habit that will get your memoir done. See how easy memoir storytelling can be!