Sentences with phrase «as memoir writers»

Amy McElroy presents Do No Harm: To Publish or Not to Publish posted at Write Livelihood, saying, «As memoir writers, we must navigate the often paradoxical goals of publishing our deepest, most painful truths, while trying to «Do No Harm,» particularly as we explore that most basic parent - child relationship.»

It's a question that's probably crossed the minds of all of us invested in the book business... as memoir writers (indeed writers in any genre), readers, booksellers, publishers.

So in my headline, I asked: What does this mean to us as memoir writers... indeed any kind of writers?

The wonder of flash fiction takes us to different places, I've found this as a memoir writer, I never thought I could write any fiction, but Charli encouraged me through flash at the Ranch and now I love the places it takes me.

Not exact matches

In her memoir, The New Old Me: My Late - Life Reinvention, Maran describes her personal journey as she moves from her old life as a freelance writer in San Francisco to securing a 9 - to - 5 job in Los Angeles.

I remembered Brennan Manning — the man who has translated the love of God in a way that I could receive it more than probably any other writer — was addicted to alcohol and I re-read up one of his last books before he died: «All is Grace: A Ragamuffin Memoir» where he vulnerably writes about what this battle has cost him, even as he experienced the unending and unconditional love of God in the midst of it, how he experienced regret and pain and loss alongside of the love and tenderness of God in this dependency.

Despite the book's subtitle, however, this is not so much a history as a combination of memoir and spiritual autobiography, the work of a writer who is wrestling honestly with his faith and the legacy of his church.

Moreover, given the rise of memoir as a literary genre in recent decades, I would see Gioia's list and raise him a series of nonfiction writers whose work is shot through with a profoundly Catholic sensibility — writers like Richard Rodriguez, Annie Dillard, Patricia Hampl, Thomas Lynch, and Barry Lopez.

Cast: Helena Bonham Carter, Freddie Highmore, Ken Stott, Matthew McNulty, Clare Higgins, Victoria Hamilton, Selina Cadell, Tracey Wilkinson Director: S.J. Clarkson Summary: Adapted from famed food writer Nigel Slater's memoir, this drama centers on young Nigel, who struggles with his mother's death, a troubled relationship with his father and a new stepmother even as he pursues his passion for cooking.

Moreover, as illustrated by the trailer above, All Is By My Side isn't so much a conventional memoir - it simply can't be, since the Hendrix estate refused to allow writer / director John Ridley to use any of the songs created by its artist subject.

Based on Roger's 2011 memoir and directed by Hoop Dreams» Steve James, the film traces the outspoken film critic's professional and personal journey from Pulitzer Prize - winning writer at the Chicago Sun - Times to his rise as a beloved TV movie reviewer alongside Gene Siskel and, ultimately, to his 11 - year battle with thyroid cancer, which ended in April when he died at age 70.

by Bill Chambers Burt Reynolds and Frank Langella are very different actors (Burt could not have pulled off Dracula, nor would Langella have ever looked at home behind the wheel of a Trans - Am) and, as it happens, very different writers, yet in 2015's But Enough About Me: A Memoir and 2012's Dropped Names: Famous Men and Women As I Knew Them, respectively, they've taken a similar approach to memoir by reminiscing about, in Langella's words, «the transient company of many remarkable people.&raquas it happens, very different writers, yet in 2015's But Enough About Me: A Memoir and 2012's Dropped Names: Famous Men and Women As I Knew Them, respectively, they've taken a similar approach to memoir by reminiscing about, in Langella's words, «the transient company of many remarkable people.&Memoir and 2012's Dropped Names: Famous Men and Women As I Knew Them, respectively, they've taken a similar approach to memoir by reminiscing about, in Langella's words, «the transient company of many remarkable people.&raquAs I Knew Them, respectively, they've taken a similar approach to memoir by reminiscing about, in Langella's words, «the transient company of many remarkable people.&memoir by reminiscing about, in Langella's words, «the transient company of many remarkable people.»

Few writers have dissected their own coming - of - age with as much unflinching honesty as award - winning author Mary Karr, whose best - selling books include The Liar's Club and Lit: A Memoir.

Entertainment One has released a UK trailer for A Walk in the Woods, the upcoming adaptation of Bill Bryson's bestselling memoir starring screen legend Robert Redford as the travel writer.

Author Frank McCourt Reflects on Teaching Career Frank McCourt began his second career as a writer in a big way, winning the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for his memoir, Angela's Ashes.

It's changing so quickly that I'm actually very happy Matilda and I will be producing Publishing Options for Memoir Writers in the 21st Century as an ebook.

This just in... literally as I'm putting this post to bed: Sue William Silverman — author of the memoirs Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You and Love Sick: One Woman's Journey through Sexual Addiction — reports that her writing craft book Fearless Confessions: A Writer's Guide to Memoir has received an Honorable Mention in ForeWord Review's Book - of - the - Year award competition in the category writing.

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This charming memoir from a blogger - turned - writer chronicles her quest to visit all of the places that nomadic children's writer Laura Ingalls Wilder called home during her long lifetime — and used as inspiration for her Little House series, a literary touchstone for generations of women.

Tim, glad as always to have given you some food for thought Your writer's wheels are always turning and I know you'll put together a full - length travel memoir one of these days.

Several years ago Susan met Connie Mariano, MD, at a writers conference and sold her memoir, White House Doctor (about her experiences as Bill Clinton's personal physician, with a Foreword by Bill Clinton), to Marcia Markland from St. Martin's.

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This particular writer needs to think outside the «me» zone, get a better perspective, and then write the memoir as it should be written.

Author Frank McCourt Reflects on Teaching Career Frank McCourt began his second career as a writer in a big way, winning the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for his memoir, Angela's Ashes.

Cisneros creates a patchwork - quilt memoir out of more than 40 essays in which she reflects on the meaning of home and her struggles as a self - described «American Mexican» and «working - class writer.»

I write memoir, but as for fiction writers and blogging, I am always interested in knowing more about the authors I love.

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Inspired by the example of the legendary WPA American Guide series of the 1930s and»40s, fifty of our foremost writers have produced original pieces of reportage and memoir that capture the fifty states in our time, creating a fresh portrait of America as it lives and breathes today.

From the Man Booker Prize - winning author of The Narrow Road to the Deep North, the hypnotic tale of a ghost writer writing the memoir of a notorious con man, and the chilling events that unfold as their lives become increasingly intertwined.

In The Trip to Echo Spring: On Writers and Drinking, Olivia Laing offers a singular amalgam of biography, memoir, travelogue and literary criticism as...

Readers and aspiring writers will enjoy this combination of memoir and writing manual in which Lyon chronicles her recollections of growing up in Appalachia as well as her own creative process.

Publishing: A Writer's Memoir By Gail Godwin Bloomsbury • $ 16 • ISBN 9781620408254 The novelist and three - time finalist for the National Book Award reflects on her 45 - year career as a writer, from her early struggles to find her voice to the often frustrating ups - and - downs of the publishing busWriter's Memoir By Gail Godwin Bloomsbury • $ 16 • ISBN 9781620408254 The novelist and three - time finalist for the National Book Award reflects on her 45 - year career as a writer, from her early struggles to find her voice to the often frustrating ups - and - downs of the publishing buswriter, from her early struggles to find her voice to the often frustrating ups - and - downs of the publishing business.

Several writers have used memoir as a starting point to create something new and unique, from scrapbooks to handbooks.

An Arsonist's Guide to Writers» Homes in New England is a tour de force — a novel disguised as a memoir, a mystery that cloaks itself in humor, and an artful piece of literature that bites the hand that breeds it.

Currently Looking For: Fiction that hits the sweet spot between commercial and literary with interesting settings and a strong narrative voice; mystery (particularly cozies and crossover literary — think Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger), literary thriller, and psychological suspense; and memoir by writers who connect the events of their lives to readers through incredible storytelling, as well as a wide variety of prescriptive and narrative nonfiction and gift books.

Since 2004 she has encouraged new writers to explore memoir writing, first for Ryerson University and currently as an instructor and online mentor for the University of Toronto's School of Continuing Studies (formerly in partnership with the New York Times Knowledge Network).

At the upcoming 2017 Creative Nonfiction Writers» Conference, Jamie will teach a craft - based session on «Memory & Memoir,» and will participate in the roundtable discussions «The Writer as Activist: Making Your Story Matter» and «Engaging Your Audience: Raising Your Profile & Self - Promotion.»

Just as important, she is there for you for support to guide you through the tough times that every memoir writer encounters, particularly when writing about the tough and painful times of your life.

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In addition to having published a memoir, four novels, three poetry collections, and her bestselling Writing in a Nutshell series, she has been featured in a variety of publications and ABC Radio National shows such as Writer's Digest, Publisher's Weekly, Mamam!a, Life Matters, and Poetica.

As a side note, again, I've never really had an interest in writing a memoir, but as I read through the exercises and prompts used to walk writers through the process, I truly did start recalling fond memories and storieAs a side note, again, I've never really had an interest in writing a memoir, but as I read through the exercises and prompts used to walk writers through the process, I truly did start recalling fond memories and storieas I read through the exercises and prompts used to walk writers through the process, I truly did start recalling fond memories and stories.

The author also offers pen to paper methods that may work best for the memoir writer such as memory lists / checklists, pre-writing, free writing, etc..

As a writer of a grief journey memoir, I am very interested in following this line of thought.

They have an idea or manuscript they have passed around to various agents and publishers with no luck; they may just want to print a few copies of, say, a memoir for family members; they want to use it in their business as a type of calling card; or they actually want to sell a lot of books and make their living as writers.

I've recently posted a blog post on 101 Ways to Blog as a Book Author - including book marketing tips for novelists, nonfiction authors, children's authors, memoir writers, and more.

Creators Rebecca Burns writes about Rep. John Lewis» double life as a congressman and writer of the acclaimed graphic memoir March; she follows him around DragonCon and talks to his fans as well as Lewis himself.

As evidenced by her super-successful memoir, «Love with a Chance of Drowning,» Torre DeRoche is a true writer.

A published photographer, curator, and writer, Harris lectures widely on art, memoir and the use of media as a tool for social change.

Writer, Douglas Crimp, will give a reading from his forthcoming memoir «Before Pictures,» as part of Chinati's ongoing Chinati Presents programing, a series of lectures, presentations and performances held throughout the year.

Frank McCourt, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his memoir Angela's Ashes, taught workshops at the Southampton Writers Conference and served as faculty at Stony Brook Southampton.