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Memoir Nation

The Art of Memoir, featuring Rebecca Carroll and Jeannine Ouellette

Aug 28, 2023
Rebecca Carroll and Jeannine Ouellette, authors of memoirs with exceptional craft, discuss emotional aspects of writing about family, the structure and themes of their books, and the process of organizing and structuring their memoirs.
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Quick takeaways

  • Memoirists Rebecca Carroll and Janine Ulette will be teaching a fall memoir course with Brooke, offering valuable lessons on good writing, storytelling, and creating a lasting experience.
  • Rebecca Carroll highlights the challenges and complexities of writing honestly about her family and explores the impact of race and privilege in memoir writing.

Deep dives

Craft Essentials Course Announcement

The podcast episode begins with an announcement about a new craft course for writers focusing on personal stories and memoir. The course, called Craft Essentials, aims to provide a deeper dive into various topics requested by students. The episode invites interested individuals to visit the website for more information on the topics covered and the lineup of teachers.

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