A Place to Write
and Finish Your Memoir

Whether you’ve lived twenty years or eighty years, you’ve lived a life rich with stories that are calling out to be told. So many people say, “I’m going to write my story someday,” but “someday” tends to always be off in the distance … and your story wants to be told today!

Memoir Nation provides the inspiration, guidance, structure, and support to equip you creatively, emotionally, and psychologically to write your life story.

Memoir Paths

Path #1
Free

Join our growing base of Memoir Nation members at the free level!

✓ Monthly Newsletter
✓ "Crafting Your Memoir" Free PDF
✓ Access to our library of resources and prompts
Path #2
$99.00
Every year

Our most popular starting point! Gain a deeper level of access with our weekly newsletter and the chance to experience one of our fabulous courses as part of your membership.

✓ Everything shown in Path #1
✓ Weekly Newsletter
✓ Premium Memoir Nation podcast content
✓ Coupon for one free class
Path #3
$299.00
Every year

Unlock a higher level of access by upgrading to our VIP membership. Enjoy all the perks of Path #2, plus all our classes and 1:1 access.

✓ Everything shown in Path #2
✓ All monthly classes + access to recordings of past classes
✓ Weekly accountability session with Brooke and/or Grant!
✓ Quarterly mixers with your fellow writers

Testimonials

  • "I highly recommend taking a course with Grant Faulkner. It's not just the course work that's so engaging. Grant's passion for his craft and the art of writing is evident, and he imparts his enthusiasm for MY success in his every lesson. Furthermore, his humility makes what he teaches so accessible. For me, he is an inspiration."

    —Sarah Mothershed

  • "The encouragement and support I received working with Brooke on my memoir was incredible. For the first time, I truly believed my story mattered—and I found the courage to write it."

    —James T.

  • "Brooke and Grant's podcast is the weekly inspiration I need on my own memoir journey. I know I can turn to them to keep me going, and to remind me I'm not alone."

    —Emily R.

  • "An amazing teacher: kind and very interesting. Grant teaches you how to move forward with your projects and your fears. He gives you a boost of hope and confidence in the face of the uncertainty of whether or not to write."

    —Christine Diaz

  • "The insight and practical tools I got from working with Brooke inpsired me to do another full revision with a sophistication and lens I simply didn't have before. Best gift I could have given writing self!"

    —Julie F.

Tools for Your Memoir Journey

Memoir Writing Prompts

  • Moments of Unexpected Growth

    Write about a time when you were pushed outside your comfort zone in a way that reshaped your view of yourself or your capabilities.

    Describe the people, challenges, or circumstances that propelled you into this new chapter.

  • A Place That Defined You

    Reflect on a location—whether it’s a hometown, school, workplace, or even a single room—that played a crucial role in your life story.

    Describe the sights, sounds, and memories associated with this place and how it influenced the person you became.

  • The Advice You Never Forgot

    Think of a piece of advice or wisdom that someone shared with you at a pivotal moment.

    Write about the context, who gave it to you, and how it changed or affirmed the path you were on.

    Did it stand the test of time, or did your perspective evolve?

  • A "Sliding Doors" Moment

    Describe a moment when your life could have gone in a completely different direction had you made a different choice.

    Recount the decision and reflect on how it altered the course of your journey.

    Imagine what life might have looked like if you had chosen differently.

  • The Season of Self-Discovery

    Write about a specific season of life when you felt like you were coming into your own—discovering hidden talents, passions, or aspects of your personality.

    Consider who and what shaped you during this period, and how it continues to influence you today.

Get to Know Us!

Grant Faulkner
Co-Founder

Brooke Warner
Co-Founder

Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner bring their collective experience as heads of communities and leaders in their industries to this endeavor.

As the publisher of She Writes Press and a longtime memoir teacher, Brooke’s greatest passion is supporting memoirists to tell their stories and elevate their voices in the world. As the former Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month and the co-founder of 100 Word Story, Grant brings years of helping people believe in their stories and finding the joy and meaning of being a creator.

Together, Brooke and Grant have been cohosting their popular Write-minded podcast since 2018. With the launch of this new endeavor, Write-minded is being rebranded as Memoir Nation. And they can’t wait to host the first JanYourStory in 2026!

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