Writing Stories
Each episode of Writing Stories features an interview with a contemporary author about how her book went from an idea in her head to an object on a shelf. Join us on Writing Stories for honesty, struggle, and triumph, for writing community, publishing insight, and inspiration to persist in whatever difficult but meaningful journey you've chosen for yourself.
Writing Stories
It's Like a Circuit Break. You're Almost a New Person — Talking with Kelly McMasters about The Leaving Season — Episode 2
In this episode, Kelly McMasters talks about her memoir The Leaving Season. We touch on:
- finding yourself in another writer's work
- identifying (or not) as a 'writer'
- revision (of manuscripts and life plans)
- the terror and possibility that can go along with publishing an honest and intimate memoir
- staying hopeful about books and publishing in today's world
Get a copy of The Leaving Season here!