The Trouble With Trouble

Memoir Club Podcast

Jul 01 2025 | 00:13:52

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The Power of Getting Caught In episode 4 of the Memoir Club Podcast, we’re going to talk about getting into trouble. We all got in trouble as kids—but what if those missteps are where our best stories live? In this episode, we explore the power of “getting caught,” why trouble is a rich source for memoir, and how to write about those rebellious or embarrassing moments without shame. Plus, we answer a listener’s question about writing scenes when you’re the “bad guy” of the story—and share a writing prompt that’s equal parts funny and revealing. When you were a kid—what […]

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