There's no such thing as a boring family history. Everyone has a story to tell. Most of us want to capture the story of a family member - a parent or a grandparent - before it's too late. While co-authoring a personal history can be a transformative experience, it can also be a daunting project. In this talk, Writing a Memoir with a Family Member, a step by step roadmap is provided to navigate the process of working with a relative to write that memoir that you have always envisioned. Critical elements of memoir collaboration are discussed including: finding the time to commit to the memoir; organizing a writing schedule; structuring interviews; managing memory gaps; verifying family lore; handling creative disagreements and establishing voice. The session is designed to resonate with anyone interested in preserving personal or cultural heritage through memoir.