To some, the act of writing a memoir might seem daunting, invasive, or navel-gazing. But excavating memories, noticing patterns, and revisiting events from other points of view can lead to healing—regardless of whether your work gets published.On this episode of How To!, Carvell Wallace brings on <a href="https://www.melissafebos.com/">Melissa Febos</a>. Melissa is the bestselling author of five books, including <a href="https://www.melissafebos.com/girlhood">Girlhood</a>—winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism—and a forthcoming memoir, <a href="https://www.melissafebos.com/the-dry-season">The Dry Season</a>. She teaches us how to create our own narrative in ways that are safe for you and empathetic of others. If you liked this episode check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2024/04/another-word-for-love-carvell-wallace">Carvell Wallace on Another Word for Love</a>, <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2022/04/how-to-write-anna-quindlen-john-dickerson">How To Start Writing (with Anna Quindlen and John Dickerson)</a>, and <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2021/11/how-to-write-a-groundbreaking-childrens-book">How To Get Your Book Published</a>Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at <a href="mailto:howto@slate.com">howto@slate.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-with-charles-duhigg/id1469631127">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2sTpPBvpoGHZlDwgSKI7EZ?si=bD7WdR-vTjuCva13Wdn5qw">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen.The show is produced by Rosemary Belson, with Kevin Bendis. Our technical director is Merritt Jacob and our supervising producer is Joel Meyer.Want more How To!? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to/id1469631127">How To!</a> show page. Or, visit <a href="https://slate.com/podcast-plus?utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=plus_pod&utm_content=How_To&utm_source=episode_summary">slate.com/howtoplus</a> to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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