Writing a memoir requires profound self-examination and honesty, which can be challenging when writing about trauma or from a marginalized perspective. By offering generative prompts that encourage a fresh perspective on your stories, we aim to make this process less daunting. We will discuss the writing process and examine examples of innovative and hybrid memoirs and essays, engaging in exercises that explore structure, constraints, archives, and speculative elements. These experiments will open new pathways for expression, providing entry points for developing your writing.