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Telling Your Story
Telling Your Story with Joyce Maynard
“No matter what level writer you are, Joyce Maynard can make you better. She knows how to distill a story to its essence and help you shape it into a compelling experience for the reader.” For twenty-five years, New York Times best-selling author Joyce Maynard has been leading workshops in the art and craft of memoir all over the U.S. and beyond. In light of the challenging times, Joyce has recorded, from her home by Lake Atitlan, a series of intimate conversations that will help you locate and tell YOUR story, identify your themes, and address the relationships between memoir and history.
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Ratings & Reviews
5.0 stars from 31 ratings
Calming + inspiring!
Such a calming voice. A joy to listen to. Very practical. A treat. Thank you!!
Choose love via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/01/22
This is gold!
I can’t believe this podcast exists. It’s literally exactly what I was hoping to find when I searched “writing memoir” in the podcast search bar. Insightful, relaxing, and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this wisdom with the world!
ash_write_here via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/21/21
Wonderful words of wisdom
This podcast has given me a lot of hope and peace as a new writer. It’s many of the things I already knew but needed to hear again. And Joyce does an amazing job of saying her words of truth with heart. Thank you for helping to guide a going author like myself!
lisalise1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/09/21
Recent Episodes
Today's episode is a special one! An excerpt from Count The Ways, Joyce's latest (tenth) novel.  If you liked this story and want more, pick up your own copy of COUNT THE WAYS. About COUNT THE WAYS In her most ambitious novel to date, New York Times bestselling author Joyce Maynard returns to...
Published 12/17/21
Today's episode answers a very popular question - one concerning the creative process - how do we bring our best selves to the table, and keep showing up?  Since 1977, Joyce has created and followed a highly disciplined work practice that also keeps her inspired. But before sharing the elements...
Published 07/26/21
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