The only memoir-focused writing program for women with a message
When you first imagined writing a book, it felt meaningful.
You’d finally carve out time to reflect on your life —maybe with a latte in hand and a notebook full of ideas—letting the words pour out as you captured something that really mattered.
Your story. Your voice. Your perspective.
But when you go it alone, writing your first book can feel more like a mess than a moment.
If you’re a first-time author, you need a knowledgeable, encouraging community to help you finish your book.
With the right support, you can:
Step into your role as a published author, confident your story feels authentically, powerfully you
Develop the clarity and focus to write your memoir with ease so you can reclaim the joy of telling your story
Organize your story for maximum impact, so your words not only inspire but resonate
Land a literary agent or publisher who believes in your voice and vision
Build a platform that draws readers in—and keeps them coming back for more
—Hope
Recent graduate of The Memoir Method
Before I joined the program, I had a story to tell… but I constantly kept asking myself; how do people write books? I can barely get past three pages.
Since working with Page & Podium, I now feel like an author. Perhaps I could maybe even do a second or third book!The program is very personal; you’re not part of 100s of authors. It’s a tight-knit group and you get the assistance you need. I like how there’s a weekly accountability check to keep you on your toes. Page & Podium doesn’t just take your fee and leave you languishing. There’s support whenever you need it, whether it’s via email or on the weekly Zoom.
Amanda and Emily are very approachable, helpful, non-judgmental, positive and ever so supportive. I feel like I made two life-long friends!
If you have a story, which everyone does, and have always wanted to put in print, then consider Page & Podium. It’ll be one of the wisest investments you’ll ever make.
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Most people underestimate the help they’ll need to accomplish their writing goals.
Without the right support, writing your first book can feel downright demoralizing.
Instead of clarity and momentum, you get stuck in your head.
You type a little. Delete it. Then repeat.
You rearrange your desk. Scroll social media. Avoid the project entirely.
You want to finish, but you don’t know where to start—or how to keep going.
So you dive into research mode.
What’s the difference between traditional and hybrid publishing?
How do you make scenes come to life?
Should you use flashbacks?
A template?
A proposal?
It’s enough to make you want to slam your laptop shut forever.
Why is writing a book so hard?!
Because you were taught to go it
alone.
You learned to figure things out yourself.
To be smart. Self-sufficient. Capable.
You might even have a bookshelf full of self-study courses and PDFs by now.
But books don’t get written in isolation.
Only 3% of people who start a book finish it. And only a fraction of those get published.
What do the people who succeed have in common?
They get help. Structure. Feedback. Encouragement.
I’m Amanda Nell Edgar.
I’ve authored three traditionally published books and ghostwritten dozens more.
That’s why I created The Memoir Method:
A simple, supportive framework to
accelerate your memoir
When you join The Memoir Method, you’ll get:
Consistent support from book industry professionals
No more guesswork. No more Googling. Just real, proven advice.
Concrete, actionable lessons
If you love a template, you’ve come to the right place. The Memoir Method is packed with worksheets, video tutorials, and templates for every stage of your publishing journey.
A curated community of women just like you
We work together toward shared goals—to write your story, to help your readers, and to finish a book that makes a difference.
Encouraging accountability
Everything we do is grounded in kindness. Because accountability only works when it’s infused with care.
Go from memories to marketable memoir in just nine months
Your goals are your
North Star, but here are the results some of our clients have achieved:
Build structure and momentum from day one
Clients often show up unsure where to begin. We help you map your story, so you never have to wonder what comes next.
Clarify your message and mission
Discover the heart of your story—and how to share it in a way that moves and motivates your readers.
Find your writing rhythm
Whether you write every day or in bursts, we help you build a sustainable writing practice that fits your life.
Confidently revise and refine
Learn a repeatable revision process so you can shape your draft into a strong, publishable manuscript.
Position your book for success
From queries and proposals to platforms and launch strategies, you'll learn how to attract the right readers, agents, and publishers.
—Rita B
Recent graduate of The Memoir Method
I knew I wanted to write a story and publish it, but I struggled with motivation, confidence, organizing the ideas from my mind onto “paper,” and the actual craft of how to write, and write well!
I had reservations at first because it was so much money, but it is like a Master’s degree course. It is so worth it as an investment in life-long tools you will learn for writing. Where else can you actually sit with a group of other women, be accountable for writing, and actually learn about the concept of writing while writing your story?
The results of being with Amanda and Emily and the whole group week after week, checking in, taking time to actually write and do exercises and complete tasks, it was progression and education. That coupled with weekly check-ins were the most important part because I was faced with accountability, which made me want to do the work even more. And the support they gave me built up my confidence so much.
The examples they shared were helpful. The support they gave was warm. Their professionalism helped with accountability. I couldn’t have asked for a better pair of women to support me through this.
If you’re considering the program, all I can say is DO IT!
For aspiring authors who want their memoirs to make a difference
The program is perfect for you if you’re:
Invested in social change
Our authors believe in the power of personal stories to shift culture and spark change
Service-oriented
You’re writing to help others, and that keeps you motivated when the process gets hard
Motivated and determined
You’re ready to show up consistently, even when it’s challenging
A proficient writer
You can handle emails, blogs, or other shorter writing; you just need guidance to translate that into a full-length manuscript
Curious about the book industry
Community-oriented
You want to be part of a supportive group and know the value of learning from others
A peek inside The Memoir Method
When you grab your seat in The Memoir Method, you’ll get:
A one-on-one kick-off call to set you up for success
(a $250 value)
Personalized session to make sure you get the most out of the Memoir Method program
Weekly group calls to provide peer support, networking, and industry-insider advice
(a $2,575 value)
Get answers to your questions every single week, so you never get stalled wondering what to do next
One-on-one feedback on your structure, outline, and writing plan
(a $1,250 value)
A personal outline review so you can move from development to drafting (or first-draft review to revision) with confidence
Step-by-step instructions for outlining, development, drafting, and more
(a $3,750 value)
Detailed resources to help you with pre-writing, writing, publishing, and marketing, so you can build momentum on your own time, on your own terms
Monthly workshops to help you find your authentic voice
(a $4,500 value)
Monthly special sessions with one-on-one draft feedback, so you can feel confident that your prose is strong and compelling
Weekly accountability
(a $1,125 value)
A once-a-week check-in (with one-on-one personal responses from Emily) to provide accountability and support that meets you where you are
Each seat in The Memoir Method is worth $13,450.
But you pay only $2,998,
or 9 monthly payments of $375
And when you join, you’re part of the collective—so we make sure you never have to go it alone again:
Lifetime access to the Memoir Method vault, community app, and special events
Even after the nine-month program ends, you’ll stay connected to our vibrant alum community, continue learning with our full vault of training resources, and celebrate milestones with special gatherings and updates.
FAQs
Yes. We value holding a women-only space for our aspiring memoirists. We affirm that trans women are women and welcome nonbinary writers to the space as well.
If you’re a man who needs support, please check out our Editor-in-Your-Pocket program or contact us (click Get Started in the upper right-hand corner) for more information on our Voxer asynchronous support program.
The Memoir Method runs on rolling admission, meaning you can enroll any time. The clock officially begins on the active coaching parts of the program on the first of the next month (e.g., if you enroll February 12, your official start date would be March 1), but you’ll have immediate access to the training vault, community app, and special events.
Group sessions are held Tuesdays from 12-1pm CST.
A Zoom room is available for group coworking sessions every Saturday from 4-6pm CST.
Most monthly and special events are held on Mondays from 5:30-6:30pm CST.
If you’re not able to attend live, you can still submit a question to be answered. You’ll have access to Zoom recordings of all session recordings so you can participate asynchronously.
You’ll also have access to us through your weekly accountability check, the community app, and the vault of on-demand trainings, so even if you can’t attend some or all of the group sessions, you’ll still get support!
Most other programs, including The Art of Memoir, are actually just courses. You move through the materials at your own pace or, more often, you don’t. Data shows that the vast majority of people who purchase courses like these never finish.
The primary difference between this type of course and our more comprehensive program is that we’re personally invested in your book. We keep the program size quite small so that every member gets hands-on attention and support, because that’s what most people need to actually complete their project.
It’s also worth noting that most other programs are much more generally focused. Courses like Gotham and communities like DIY MFA offer advice for all types of writers, and since most writers are fiction-focused, most courses are, too. Memoir requires very specific skills and approaches, so our sole focus on this genre makes it much more effective for first-time memoirists than general writing programs.
The program is designed for beginning writers! If you can confidently write a blog post, you’re in great shape to get started.
Not many! This isn’t one of those huge programs where hundreds of people compete for a chance to ask their questions.
We want everyone to have the chance to ask questions and get support, so we only accept a handful of members. We cap our weekly group sessions at 15 people and add additional weekly times as needed to keep sessions small, intimate, and personal.
Yes! If you’re highly motivated and give yourself plenty of time during the program, this is an ambitious but achievable goal.
More realistically, you’ll walk away with a fully drafted manuscript and a plan for publishing, whether you choose to write a book proposal and query letter or prep for self-publishing.
Either way, you’ll have the tools and momentum you need to get your manuscript published after the program ends.
Nope! And there are a couple of reasons for that.
First, we know you’re busy enough with your own writing, and that’s where we want you to focus.
Second, our experiences in MFA and PhD programs taught us that too much group feedback actually hurts your writing–both in terms of efficiency and quality of the final product.
Of course! Amanda and Emily host most weekly sessions together. In addition, Emily responds personally to every Friday accountability form, so you get that boost of one-on-one accountability. And of course, you’ll also have access to our other writers and editors who each bring their own specialties to the table.
As often as you’d like! The community app is available 24/7 and is a great place to meet your fellow TMM writers. Plus, our weekly calls give you a great opportunity to get to know others in the group, and you’re always encouraged to reach out to others to set up one-on-one or smaller group support sessions.
We host monthly voice workshops for TMM members. Members are invited to submit 2-page excerpts of their work-in-progress. Amanda reads these excerpts aloud and Emily offers instruction on amplifying strengths and addressing weaknesses.
We also host a monthly book club in which TMM members and others read a selected memoir. Emily offers instruction on the book’s structure and other notable features, then leads a discussion on how to apply the best parts to your own work.
Yep! You can book a call directly through Calendly. As a Memoir Method member, you’ll get 20% off our regular hourly session fee of $250.
In most cases, yes! As we teach in our program, your first draft will always need a considerable amount of revision. TMM members who focus on revising go through a similar set of steps, but with a more customized plan to move forward.
If you’re open to really digging into the structural revisions most first-draft memoirs need, we would love to support you through the process!
We do! If you’d like weekly one-on-one sessions in addition to the Memoir Method group support, just let us know in your application. For a total investment of $7,499 or $950/mo, you’ll get The Memoir Method plus everything that’s included in the Editor in Your Pocket program.