In this conversation, Dan Mullins interviews Marion Roach Smith about the art of memoir writing, particularly in the context of personal journeys like the Camino de Santiago.

They discuss the importance of writing what you know, the distinction between memoir and autobiography, and the significance of transcendence in storytelling.

Marion emphasizes the need for daily writing habits, the power of intent in writing, and the importance of characterization and narrative voice. The discussion also touches on the value of interviewing techniques, the role of recipes in storytelling, and the transformative power of writing as a means of self-discovery.