Naked, Drunk, and Writing: Shed Your Inhibitions and Craft a Compelling Memoir or Personal Essay by Adair Lara - ISBN: 9781580084802
Paperback
Originally published: San Francisco: Scottwall Associates, 2009, under title Naked, drunk, and writing: writing essays and memoirs for love and for money.

Naked, Drunk, and Writing: Shed Your Inhibitions and Craft a Compelling Memoir or Personal Essay

Shed Your Inhibitions and Craft a Compelling Memoir or Personal Essay

  • Paperback

    248 pages

  • Release Date

    15 October 2010

Summary

The award-winning author of an autobiographical newspaper column, Adair Lara has written more than ten books, including the memoir Hold Me Close, Let Me Go. Packed with insight and humor, Naked, Drunk, and Writing is the culmination of her extensive experience as a writer, editor, and teacher. She coaches readers through all of the stages of memoir writing using interactive exercises, illuminating examples, and anecdotes. Writers learn how to take small, manageable steps to break out of their…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781580084802
ISBN-10:158008480X
Author:Adair Lara
Publisher:Ten Speed Press
Imprint:Ten Speed Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:248
Release Date:15 October 2010
Weight:295g
Dimensions:17mm x 142mm x 209mm
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Critics Review

“Very savvy and smart and hugely entertaining.” –ANNE LAMOTT, author of Bird by Bird

“Very savvy and smart and hugely entertaining.” –ANNE LAMOTT, author of Bird by Bird

About The Author

Adair Lara

Adair Lara was an award-winning columnist at the San Francisco Chronicle for 12 years, and is the author of several books. She lives three blocks from her grandchildren in San Francisco.

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