Hello Writers and Crafters, this is Episode 78 of the podcast and it's August 2, 2022 as we record this. Main Topic: finding the core message of your memoir    PATREON:   This podcast is sponsored by our patrons at Patreon.com/valerieihsan. For as low as a $1/mo, you can get a shout out on the podcast and we can make announcements for you on the podcast. At other tiers, the benefits increase--free books, accountability Zoom calls, scene analysis, mastermind calls, and even free Writer Craft retreat tickets. Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan.  Thank you to Mary Van Everbroeck for upping her pledge. I'M READING: The Dude and the Zen Master  Up Next: (Newsletter Ninja 2) (The Many Daughters of Afong Moy) Just finished:  The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black Erick's Reading: Summer Night by Jim Butcher   Next episode: Passion Roadmap (one thing to work on in the next 30 days, and the steps)   Announcements: I'll be reading selections from the new memoir, along with Dante Zuniga-West, and other writers from the Stonecutters Union on Sunday, August 14th at 4:00 p.m. at Tsunami Books in Eugene, OR. Comments: "Fantastic Discussion. It's very nice to know that the feelings, thinking and experiences I have as a writer are shared by accomplished authors! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences!" (Re: Erick Mertz, part one) Show Notes: JP's episode on Story Hypothesis vs. Theme. Body Work: the Radical Power of Personal Narrative by Melissa Febos Lady Gaga: Five Foot Two (on Netflix) Love is a Mix Tape by Rob Sheffield   Resources:  Productivity for Creative People: How to Get Creative Work Done in an "Always on" World by Mark McGuiness Essentialism by Greg McKeown  Writing Scenes.: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/three-story-method-writing-scenes  The Author Life Community Passion Planner: https://bit.ly/3AUiJUx (affiliate link) ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)   Find Us: Valerie’s Services: https://valerieihsan.com Valerie’s Author Site: https://valerieihsanauthor.com Valerie’s Facebook Page and Instagram account Erick’s Services: https://erickmertzwriting.com Erick’s free book on Ghostwriting: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cexki4kp5n Erick’s Author Site: https://erickmertzauthor.com Erick’s Facebook Page and Instagram account  Writer Craft Facebook Group Patreon: https://patreon.com/valerieihsan