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Seek feedback from trusted readers to improve your work from "summary" of The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr
When you've spent hours, days, even years laboring over your memoir, it can be difficult to see the forest for the trees. You know every word, every thought, every emotion that went into crafting your story, but what you may not know is how it is being received by those who are reading it for the first time. This is where seeking feedback from trusted readers becomes invaluable. These trusted readers are not just anyone off the street; they are people who know you well, who understand your intentions and motivations in writing your memoir. They are able to provide you with honest, constructive criticism that can help you see your work from a different perspective. They can point out inconsistencies, gaps in logic, or areas where more detail is needed to fully flesh out a scene or character. By opening yourself up to feedback from others, you are giving yourself the opportunity to i...
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