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The Art of Memoir, featuring Rebecca Carroll and Jeannine Ouellette

Write-minded: Weekly Inspiration for Writers

CHAPTER

The Process of Organizing and Structuring the Book

In this chapter, the speakers discuss the process of organizing and structuring their book, starting from their original intention to study fiction in an MFA program. They share how the book evolved from fragmented vignettes to a novel and eventually back to a memoir format based on feedback. They also talk about the importance of a strong narrative arc in their book.

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