Memoir Club is your free monthly resource for memoir writing, personal storytelling, family history, and creative legacy-building. Whether you’re preserving family stories or starting a full memoir, our podcast, newsletter, and free tools make it easy to get started, even if you’ve never written before.
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How Memoir Club Works
No Cost. No Pressure. Just Stories Worth Telling.
LISTEN
Step 1: Listen to a Podcast Episode
Play on our latest episode and let a focused lesson—complete with real‑life examples and gentle humor—jump‑start your writing mindset.
JOIN
Step 2: Join the Memoir Club for Free
Subscribe to get the Story Sparks coaching email. Each week, you’ll receive a new writing prompt and worksheet to help you turn memory into story.
CREATE
Step 3: Write or Record Your Story
Use the weekly prompt and worksheet to write scenes from your life, one step at a time. Your memoir builds as you go.
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:
✨ Practical Approach: We help you write one scene at a time with real-life prompts and support.
✨ 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.
✨ Ongoing Encouragement, Not a Content Dump
Why Join the Memoir Club?
More Than a Podcast. It’s Your Storytelling Companion.
Writing a memoir can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re just starting or have written before, Memoir Club offers simple, encouraging tools:
- A fresh writing prompt weekly
- A printable Scene Builder worksheet to help shape your scenes
- Newsletter highlights with best-of-the-podcast tips
Join the Conversation. Stay Connected with Memoir Club.
Meet Wayne Jordan,
host of the Memoir Club Podcast
Hi there! I’m Wayne—writer, storyteller, and your companion on The Memoir Club Podcast. Each week, I crack open a new idea designed to fire up your memory, spark your creativity, and keep your pen (or keyboard) happily humming along.
Why ride shotgun with me?
I bring certified expertise as a Birren Institute Guided Autobiography instructor and trained Story Stitch facilitator—fancy ways of saying I help people turn their life moments into compelling stories. Over the years, I’ve authored five books, ghostwritten memoirs, and written a column for Kovels Antique Trader Magazine, sharpening my storytelling skills. From my home in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Highlands, I blog at BlueRidgeTales.com and share mountain memories on stage. You’ll also find my byline in regional newspapers and travel magazines.
The podcast, blog posts, and event listings are public. The Story Sparks coaching email and worksheet series are available exclusively to Memoir Club members—free, with no fees. As the Memoir Club grows, optional courses and webinars may be offered, but there’s no pressure to purchase anything. This is your space to explore, reflect, and share your stories at your own pace.
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