A Memoir Studio Guide (PDF)
How to Shine in a Podcast Interview
You have been invited on a podcast. Now what? A step by step guide for memoir writers who want to sound clear, warm, and unforgettable.
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Get the Guide for $27The Invitation Arrived. Your Stomach Dropped.
You worked hard on your memoir. Someone finally wants to talk about it. But now you are staring at the calendar invite and wondering what to wear, what to say, and how to talk about your own life without sounding rehearsed or embarrassed.
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You freeze up.
The host asks a simple question and your mind goes blank. Your story is right there. You just cannot find it in the moment.
02
You say too much.
Nerves take over. You share a detail you meant to keep private, and by evening you are second guessing the whole conversation.
03
You forget to invite.
The episode airs, and there is no clear next step for listeners. No book link. No coaching offer. No warm follow up.
Inside the Guide
A calm, practical roadmap for your interview.
This PDF walks you through the whole arc of a podcast appearance. Before the interview. During the interview. After the interview. You will know what to prepare, what to say, what to hold back, and how to turn a single conversation into a real connection with new readers.
Written for memoir writers by a memoir coach, so the guidance honours both your craft and your privacy.
What You Will Take Away
Everything you need to show up prepared, speak with warmth, and follow up with intention.
Prepare with confidence
Research the host, shape your talking points, and choose the two or three stories that best represent your book.
Speak with clarity
Answer tough questions honestly, protect what is private, and keep your voice steady when a topic hits close to home.
Follow up with purpose
Turn listeners into readers with a thoughtful CTA, a thank you note to the host, and a follow up offer that fits your work.
Handle sensitive stories
Decide in advance what you will share about family, grief, or trauma, and how you will steer the conversation if needed.
Sound like yourself
Skip the script. Use simple frameworks so your answers stay warm, honest, and true to the voice on the page.
Grow your audience
Learn how one good interview leads to the next, and how to build lasting relationships with hosts and their listeners.
What Writers Are Saying
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I walked into my first podcast interview knowing exactly what I wanted to say and, more importantly, what I did not want to say. That clarity was a gift.
Anne P., memoir writer
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The follow up section alone was worth it. I sent a thank you email, offered a reader gift, and picked up new Substack subscribers within a week.
Karen L., essayist
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Michael writes the way he coaches. Warm, direct, no fluff. I felt supported before, during, and after my interview.
Deborah M., legacy writer
Questions Writers Ask
Is this guide only for published authors?
No. If you are writing memoir, publishing on Substack, or hoping to be invited on a podcast, this guide meets you where you are. The principles apply whether it is your first interview or your tenth.
What format is the guide?
A downloadable PDF you keep forever. Nineteen short lessons you can read in an afternoon, plus checklists you will return to before every interview.
What if my story is sensitive or involves family?
A full section covers boundaries, privacy, and how to speak about tender material with honesty and care. You will leave with language you can use when a host wanders into territory you would rather not enter.
Do I get any support with Michael?
The guide is self paced. If you would like personal coaching before an interview, you are welcome to book a Discovery call or a 1 to 1 session through the Memoir Studio scheduler.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. If the guide does not help you feel more prepared for your interview, email michael@memoirstudio.ca within 14 days and I will refund your $27.
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Walk into Your Next Interview Ready.
Nineteen focused lessons. Practical checklists. A calmer, clearer you on the microphone. All for the price of a good notebook.
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