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Mary Elizabeth Williams's avatar

I loved doing this! Thank you!

Bridget Young's avatar

I already subscribe to Mary, but from a writing perspective this was such an important snapshot of process and inner struggle. I particularly appreciated the part(s) about working to tell the story you want to tell (not what others think you should). Thank you for reminding me!

Allison Kirkland's avatar

"First I’d ask, is your dream to write a book, or publish a book? Because it’s great holding a book with your name on it in your hands, but the first and most important thing is to have a story you’re burning to share." This is such a helpful distinction!

Charlotte Pence's avatar

Wonderful interview. I really appreciate the distinction between wanting to write a book versus wanting to publish one. It cuts through so much noise about what the writing life is "supposed" to look like. And the point about memoir changing in your own head over time is fascinating too—that the same events feel different when you're writing to deadline versus living them versus remembering them years later. That fluidity seems like both the challenge and the magic of the form. Or perhaps just a good "puzzle". Thank you for sharing this!

Scott Hess's avatar

It's so great to be reading MEW again! And to think, I once got to do it for free, every day on the WELL. Sari, thanks for publishing this.

Margaret Ann Ackerman's avatar

Great interview-very helpful to my own writing process about health related issues!

Kimberly Diaz's avatar

This sounds like a MUST READ. I am going to try to schedule time to write and explore more changes of scenery. Inspiring, thank you. And I'm glad you couldn't do dry.