Next in this new series called Writing Lessons, our teacher is Liz Picco, taking on the gnarly topic of when to start writing memoir. When are you ready? My advice is to listen to Liz. She knows. I … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: When Are You Ready To Write Memoir?
“Orange is The New Black” Author Talks about Writing Memoir
CHANCES ARE FAIRLY good that you’ve heard of the new Netflix breakout series called Orange is the New Black. And if you haven't, well, you will. It’s all the rage. Here, finally, is Piper Kerman, … [Read more...] about “Orange is The New Black” Author Talks about Writing Memoir
Writing Lessons: Memoir’s Truth and Consequences, with Anthony D’Aries
Next up in Writing Lessons, my guest teacher is Anthony D'Aries, whose wonderful new book, The Language of Men, A Memoir, takes on just what the title suggests. His how-to piece takes on what happens … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: Memoir’s Truth and Consequences, with Anthony D’Aries
Writing Lessons: On What to Leave In Your Memoir Writing, with Priscilla Gilman
Next in Writing Lessons, Priscilla Gilman bravely tackles the topic of what to leave in your memoir writing. After reading The Anti-Romantic Child: A Memoir of Unexpected Joy, I became an instant fan … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: On What to Leave In Your Memoir Writing, with Priscilla Gilman
Writing Lessons: First Drafts, with Josh Hanagarne
Next up in Writing Lessons is Josh Hanagarne, author of the marvelous book, The World’s Strongest Librarian. If you don’t know the book, you will. It’s getting a lot of well-earned attention. After … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: First Drafts, with Josh Hanagarne
Writing Lessons: Ask Yourself, “What’s My Question?” With Monica Wesolowska
Next up in Writing Lessons, my guest teacher is Monica Wesolowska, a writer whose brave new book is getting a great deal of much-deserved attention. Deftly-written and smart, it is a primer in how to … [Read more...] about Writing Lessons: Ask Yourself, “What’s My Question?” With Monica Wesolowska
