New York Times bestselling author of the Old Fools series. Expanded, Revised and Updated. 2026 edition. So you want to write a memoir? Where on earth do you begin? From a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author comes a clear, practical, and refreshingly honest guide to writing, publishing, and actually selling your story. In three simple steps, Write, Publish, Promote, Victoria Twead shares everything she's learned (often the hard way), from crafting a page-turner to navigating the minefield of modern publishing. Warm, witty, and straight to the point, this is the book she wishes she'd had when she started. Turn your life story into a book readers can't put down. "Victoria Twead opens a window into the world of a bestselling author and shares the insider secrets that helped her get there. How to Write a Bestselling Memoir is a must-read not just for memoir writers, but for any author hoping to take their book to the next level." CJ McDaniel - CEO of Adazing Book Marketing and author of Beating the Bestseller.