Episode 151 / Do you want to write a memoir? Joanna Penn joins us to share her lessons learned about writing memoir and other nonfiction. Joanna is a discovery writer and shares how the structure and content of the book evolved. We also delve into overcoming fear around Kickstarter and launches as well as what’s on the horizon for authors related to A.I. and direct sales.  Intro links:  Gift books for authors blog post from Alli: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/why-indie-authors-should-publish-gift-books/ Show notes: How Joanna’s memoir evolved as she wrote it and how it became a very different book than she expected Why you time and perspective when you write a memoir Why we need to honor the intuitive urge to write something even if it may not seem like the best strategy Dealing with fear of judgment when writing personal stories as well as fear around running a Kickstarter (Joanna’s kickstarter: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/pilgrimage) The possibilities beautiful print books Direct sales and the empowered mindset Incorporating A.I. into our writing routines so that it helps us be more creative and productive Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links:  Joanna’s Kickstarter: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/pilgrimage The Creative Penn: https://www.thecreativepenn.com The Minimal Viable Store: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2022/08/12/selling-books-direct-with-shopify-minimum-viable-store/ Furistist episodes: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/future/ Interview with Morgana Best on Selling Direct with Shopify: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/136-2/ The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist https://www.sararosett.com/timeline Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans