Let's Talk Memoir
Episode 1 ft. Debra Gwartney
Debra Gwartney joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about the difference between character and narrator in memoir, navigating writing about loved ones, why memoirists need to hold their own feet to the fire, and what question every memoir asks.
Also in this episode:
- Memoir and essay recommendations
- Craft book suggestions
- Tips for avoiding common pitfalls when writing memoir
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