Three Memoir Must-Haves
A Free Live Webinar with bestselling author Debra Engle
March 18, 2026
8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern (5 to 6 p.m. Pacific)
Have you ever felt that a chapter of your life holds a story worth telling—but you’re not sure how to shape it into a memoir?
You’re not alone. Many people feel called to write their story, but most never begin—or they start and don’t know how to move forward.
Why?
Because memoir is a very specific kind of writing. It’s not simply about remembering what happened. It’s about discovering the deeper meaning within the experiences that shaped you.
That’s why we’re offering a special free live webinar, Three Memoir Must-Haves, presented by international bestselling author Debra Engle.
During this one-hour event, you’ll learn the three essential elements that make the difference between a collection of memories—and a memoir readers care about.
In this live session, you’ll discover:
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The three essential ingredients every memoir needs before you begin writing
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The most common obstacles that keep writers from finishing—and how to move past them
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A simple but powerful way to start shaping your story right away
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The one secret many memoir writers overlook that makes all the difference
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Live Q&A with Debra
You’ll also hear about Debra’s upcoming class with Story Summit:
Beginning Memoir: Shaping Your Life Into Story
A six-month program of memories, meaning, and craft designed to help writers develop their memoir with structure, guidance, and a supportive community.
Whether you’re just beginning to think about writing memoir—or you’ve already started—this free webinar will give you insight, inspiration, and practical steps to move forward.
And it’s completely free.
Faculty
Deb is the Executive Director of Story Summit and the #1 bestselling author of The Only Little Prayer You Need, featuring a foreword by the Dalai Lama. In addition, she’s written three other books of nonfiction and a novel, Twenty, and is a two-time winner of the Nautilus Award, honoring better books for a better world.
Deb's newest book, The Writer's Miracle Method, is a month-long program addressing thirty of the most common fears that keep writers stuck.
Deb holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction. She has worked as the Creative Manager for The Des Moines Register; feature writer and book and magazine editor for Meredith Publishing; publications project manager for Fortune 500 companies; and owner of her own editing and mentoring company.
“I couldn’t have started or finished my memoir without Debra Landwehr Engle. She helped me sort through the bigger picture of my story and shape it into a book.”
Deborah Svec-Carstens, author of Toward the Light: A Year in Paris
“I’m rounding third base and heading for home with my memoir, and I truly couldn’t have gotten this far without Debra Landwehr Engle’s guidance. With her support, I’ve started pitching my memoir to agents and have already received requests for my book proposal and sample chapters.”
—Donna Stevens Kehl, author of Seven Stitches in Neverland
“Debra Landwehr Engle’s guidance strengthened my narrative, clarified my voice, and elevated the entire manuscript.”
Julie Ryan McGue, author of Twice the Family, A Memoir of Love, Loss and Sisterhood
What Past Memoir Writers Are Saying
