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November 14, 2015 1 Comment

Writing Quotes: Mary Karr on wading into memory’s waters

Writing Quote: [E]verybody I know who wades deep enough into memorys waters drowns a little - Mary Karr, The Art of Memoir | Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach

You might think twice about writing memoir after reading this sobering line from Mary Karr's book The Art of Memoir, but don't let it stop you. Even though she issues this warning, she also assures the reader that "all the scrupulous self-examinations" she's been privy to, on page or off, "always ended with acceptance and relief" (12). You'll survive wading into … [Read more...]

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