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Since Writing the Memoir came out in early 1997 it has sold roughly 80,000 copies and is consistently praised as 'the best book on memoir out there.' It is thoughtprovoking, explanatory, and practical: each chapter ends with writing exercises. It covers everything from questions of truth and ethics to questions of craft and the crucial retrospective voice. An appendix provides information on legal issues.Judith Barrington, an awardwinning memoir writer and acclaimed writing teacher, is attuned to the forces, both external and internal, that work to stop a writer; her tone is respectful of the difficulties and encouraging of taking risks. Her nimble prose, her deep belief in the importance of this genre, and her delight in the rich array of memoirists writing today make this book more than the typical 'howto' creative writing book. In this second edition the author has added new material and reflects on issues raised since Writing the Memoir was written, early in the memoir boom.'No student of memoir writing could fail to learn from this wise, pragmatic, and confiding book. One hears on every page the voice of an intelligent and responsive teacher, with years of thinking about memoir behind her.'Vivian GornickJudith Barrington is the author of Lifesaving: A Memoir and numerous individual memoirs which have been published in literary magazines and anthologies. She is the author of three volumes of poetry: Trying to Be an Honest Woman, History and Geography, and Horses and the Human Soul (forthcoming in 2002). She has taught creative writing for the past twenty years.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Writing the Memoir: From Truth to Art, Second Edit'? A: 'Writing the Memoir' focuses on guiding writers through the process of creating memoirs, addressing topics such as truth, ethics, craft, and the retrospective voice.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Judith Barrington, an award-winning memoir writer and experienced creative writing teacher.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include thought-provoking content, practical writing exercises at the end of each chapter, and insights on legal issues related to memoir writing.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in memoir writing? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners as it provides practical advice and exercises to help develop their writing skills.
- Q: How many pages does this edition contain? A: This edition contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of this book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is in good condition.
- Q: When was the second edition of this book published? A: The second edition was published on February 1, 2002.
- Q: Does this book offer any exercises for practice? A: Yes, each chapter ends with writing exercises designed to help readers apply the concepts discussed.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the genre of creativity, specifically focusing on memoir writing.
- Q: Are there any updates in the second edition compared to the first? A: Yes, the second edition includes new material and reflects on issues raised since the original publication.