Writing Memoirs & Healing with Hannah Wolfram

Hannah Wolfram is a ghostwriter, editor, and trauma-informed book coach who is passionate about helping people tell their stories. She lives in the United States with her partner and her dog, who keeps her company during long bouts of writing and editing.

The key topics discussed in today’s episode are:

-finding confidence and courage to write your story no matter the criticism

-understanding your intentions behind telling your story and the themes it reflects

-knowing how your story will impact readers

Writing about traumatic topics (or the fear/blocks toward doing so) is something that everyone faces at one point or another. With emphasis on maintaining mental wellbeing, it’s important for people to know how to transform their trauma into a story, while recognizing when it’s appropriate to take a step back and/or seek professional help.

When asked what Worthy Writers means to her, Hannah said this:

Worthy Writers reminds me that everyone, no matter who they are, has a story to tell. It makes me feel more centered in my writing journey, even if I’m not quite making the progress that I thought/hoped I would be by now. And, most importantly, Worthy Writers reminds me that I'm not alone. Writing can be a solitary profession, but there are always people feeling the way you're feeling and doing the things you're doing. And that makes me happy.

Connect with Hannah on her website writingyourlegacy.com or email [e-mail]

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Journal Prompts

1. What stories from your life would help others if shared?
2. How does it feel to share stories from your life openly and honestly?
3. What helps you heal when you think about your past?

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