Memoir Writing Secrets: With Marion Roach Smith

In this exclusive interview Marion Roach Smith, author of "The Memoir Project," shares revelatory insights on the true secrets around how to write a memoir, and what the journey of memoir writing is REALLY about. Marion also discusses how to write personal essay. And she does so with wisdom, humor and helpful strategy. I had such fun and learned so much being in conversation with this remarkable woman and terrific writer, and I know you will as well. Enjoy.
Marion Roach Smith in her own words:
"THREE WEEKS out of college, I went to work for The New York Times. Four books and countless magazine and radio essays later, the lessons learned at that great newspaper - getting it right and making it short - inform every piece I write and every piece I work with in my job as a memoir coach. Most of my own work is now in the form of memoir writing, including my most recent book, The Memoir Project, A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text on Writing & Life, published by Grand Central Publishing. Other books include The Roots of Desire: The Myth, Meaning and Sexual Power of Red Hair, (Bloomsbury, 2005) and Another Name for Madness, (Houghton Mifflin, 1985) and my commentaries for National Public Radio’s All Things Considered. I have written for The New York Times Magazine, Prevention, Vogue, Good Housekeeping, The Los Angeles Times, and elsewhere.
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[@annasamek5179]

I just finished listening to the interview with Marion Roach Smith - it was spectacular! Thank you!

[@AlbertFlynnDeSilver]

@@annasamek5179 thank you for checking in!! I hope you’ll consider joining us in Portugal!! And yes, you can work on your memoir!!

[@denisespringer592]

Phenomenal interview. Thanks for interviewing Marion within the context that you did--great questions.. I've followed Marion for a while now, but your interview casts an even brighter light on the importance of sharing our stories. You were both inspiring!

[@AlbertFlynnDeSilver]

Hi Denise, thank you for your kind words:)

[@nikkiwhite6691]

Great conversation and priceless insights! Thank you!

[@AlbertFlynnDeSilver]

Thank you Nikki for your comments:)

[@jimoreilly6272]

Great interview! I think I would like to read Marion’s memoir, project book. Thank you for this!

[@jgracehay28]

This is brilliantly wonderful--a beautiful combination of educational and entertaining. Thank you!

[@AlbertFlynnDeSilver]

Hi Jacqueline--thanks for your comment--miss you:)

[@susanwooldridge9126]

One name I've considered for my book is "Dazzle Gradually"

[@AlbertFlynnDeSilver]

Thanks for your comment Susan! Great title:)

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