Troubling the Waters: Writing (and Surviving) Memoir

Writing a memoir isn’t for the faint of heart. Once that book is live, it’s out of the writer’s hands and into the maelstrom. Join Antonio Michael Downing, Tamara Jong, and Linda Trinh as we go behind-the-scenes with experienced writers who became first-time memoirists to learn why they risked going public with such deeply personal stories. What can we learn from their (mis)adventures? Are there best practices for navigating the push-pull of editors, publishers, and media? What about managing the expectations of fans, friends, and family? This is a session for anyone wanting to stay true to the story they feel called to tell. Moderated by Susan Scott.