Memoir Isn’t Dead (and Never Will Be) with Rachel Kramer Bussel

About this episode

Kate Hergott interviews Rachel Kramer Bussel about the significance of memoirs and the intricacies of editing personal essays.

People in this episode

Host: Kate Hergott

Guest: Rachel Kramer Bussel

Topics covered

• memoir
• writing
• editing
• personal essays
• literary magazines
• book recommendations

Keywords

• memoir
• personal essays
• editing
• literary magazine
• book recommendations
• Rachel Kramer Bussel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: I'm Glad My Mom Died, King of Ashes, Razorblade Tears, Camouflage, Hologram Boyfriends, Somebody I Used to Know, Agorafabulous, Actress of a Certain Age, Do What Godmother Says, Adult Braces

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