My View: The Week’s Best Memoir News 4/15/16
The View from here is that fans of our favorite genre have every reason to believe that we have some good reading ahead. Have a look and see if all this new memoir and memoir news does not result in you making space on your nightside table.
Here’s how the Brevity magazine craft editor went from “anguished entries in a private journal” to publishing her fine new memoir
And here is the Brevity contest you want to enter, memoir writers
A memoir from a complicated brilliant man who finally triumphed over enormous adversity is coming out soon
A remarkable title and, apparently, an astonishing book
A mother with a terrific platform finally puts out that book we’ve been waiting for
The Hollywood Reporter’s list of 3 Cool Books to Know This Week includes 2 memoirs
Love these photos? Me too. This one is courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.
Thanks for sharing the CNF contest, Marion. I was very interested to learn of a Brevity contest, but I find CNF fact checking and rigid guidelines intimidating, as well as the $20. reading fee. I was prompted for a story, though. Being reminded of a joyful incident is a good way to start my day. Mel
Dear Marion,
I also wish to thank you for alerting me to the “Brevity” writing competition in which “Joy” is the subject matter. While I agree with the previous commenter that the fact checking insisted upon sounds rigid, I am still moved to enter.
I greatly appreciate your weekly newsletter. You have brought my attention to a lot of worthwhile books and information.
I am enjoying your book, “The Memoir Project” as well.
Cordially,
Patiana
Dear Patiana,
Many thanks for this.
I am delighted to know that you are enjoying the work here, as well as in my little book.
Please come back for more.
Best,
Marion