Story Works Round Table | Conversations About Craft

SWRT 346 | Telling the Truth in Memoir with Kerry Kriseman


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In this week's episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn are joined by Kerry Kriseman to discuss Kerry's memoir, Accidental First Lady, which provides an unfiltered look at life as a political spouse. Kerry shares her journey from writing news stories in college to crafting her memoir, highlighting the challenges of overcoming imposter syndrome and the fear of telling the truth. Tune in for insights on memoir writing, the importance of mission statements, and the emotional hurdles of sharing personal stories.


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