Discover the memoir writing journey of Julie Fingersh, an award-winning journalist turned "accidental author" of Stay: A Story of Family, Love, and Other Traumas. Named a People Magazine Best Memoir, Julie reveals how midlife crisis, empty nesting, and buried family secrets ignited her bestselling book. Learn why she stopped writing for 30 years—and how radical truth-telling healed her. What happens when publishing success isn’t enough? Unlock universal lessons on creativity, resilience, and finding your voice.    TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 - Intro 0:22 - Julie’s accidental author origin 1:17 - Why she stopped writing 2:45 - Midlife crisis awakening 3:45 - Montana writer’s retreat 4:24 - Crafting memoir for readers 7:44 - Memoir cover symbolism 8:48 - People Magazine accolade 11:00 - Universal reader resonance 19:48 - Platform-building struggles 22:00 - Arrival fallacy revelation 26:13 - Family permission to publish 31:32 - Julie’s gratitude to Dara 32:24 - Outro     RESOURCES:  https://juliefingersh.com/ https://juliefingersh.com/stay

Writing Your Way Home: Julie Fingersh on Her "Accidental" Memoir 'Stay'

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