No Time to Write? Here’s the Secret to Making Space for Your Memoir

How many times have you thought, “I’ll start my memoir when life calms down”?

Here’s the problem: life rarely “calms down.”

If you’re waiting for a three-day writing retreat or a magically cleared calendar, your memoir might never happen.

But here’s the good news: you don’t need hours. You just need pockets of time.

The Myth of the “Perfect Time”

Many would-be writers believe they need huge, uninterrupted blocks of time to write.

But most memoirs aren’t written in sweeping marathons—they’re written in the margins of life.

Twenty minutes before dinner.
Half an hour before the kids wake up.
A lunch break with your journal open instead of your inbox.

Why Small Blocks Work

Writing in short bursts keeps the pressure low.

When you sit down for 20 minutes, you don’t have to “write a book.” You just have to write for 20 minutes.

Those small pockets add up faster than you think—and they make your memoir feel possible.

The Surprising Power of Short Writing Sessions

Right now, open your calendar. Pick a 20-minute window this week. Label it “Memoir Time.”

Treat it like an appointment you can’t miss.

You don’t need to wait for life to settle down. You don’t need perfect conditions.

You just need a pocket of time—and the commitment to use it.

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