Ep 108: Passionately Crafting Memoir and Nonfiction with Patti Hall
Have you ever imagined trading a stable career for the unpredictability of writing and publishing? That's exactly what Patti Hall did, transitioning from urban design to becoming a full-time writer and publishing strategist.
Patti and I dive deep into the kind of personal transformation that makes most people's comfort zones quake. Her journey isn't just a career shift—it's a masterclass in resilience, triggered by her son's diagnosis with gigantism and propelled by an unwavering commitment to storytelling that matters.
Our conversation takes a candid look at the realities of traditional publishing. And, as we explore the myths surrounding bestseller status, we underscore the importance of writing with a purpose and focusing on genuine connections with specific communities rather than chasing commercial success.
Buckle up for an episode that's part hilarious writing room confessional, part vulnerable heart-to-heart. We're talking editing battles, narrative vulnerability, and those magical moments when personal story intersects with universal truth.
ABOUT PATTI
Patti is a writing coach and publishing strategist for traditional and self-published authors, and an author herself. She works with multi-six figure thought leaders, influencers, business coaches and transformational teachers to get their message and their mission blooming in the world.
She's an alchemist—helping people imagine, narrate, and structure powerful books. She loves the way that books are at the nexus of art and architecture — their infrastructure begins from the scaffolding of an outline, chapter, scenes, backstory and reflection and the narrative elements are unearthed like specks of colour; breadcrumbs for the reader to find their way to your conclusion.
She's a magnet for storytellers; she always has been. She was built for listening, cultivating memories, and tugging at tales. Your mission to share what you have to say becomes hers we you work together, because empathy is her highest value.
Patti's website: pattimhall.com
Patti's Instagram: instagram.com/patti_m_hall
Patti's book: Loving Large: A Mother's Rare Disease Memoir
WHAT PATTI'S READING NOW
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
A Little Less Broken: How an Autism Diagnosis Finally Made Me Whole by Marian Schembari
Breakthtaking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes by Jessica Fein
EPISODE MENTIONS
Writing Breath Taking: A Memoir: Podcast episode with Jessica Fein
From Memoir to Fiction: Podcast episode with Zibby Owens
How to Write While Feeling Discomfort: Podcast episode with Joanna Hardis
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