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Meredith Maran

    Meredith Maran delves into the core of why we write and share our personal stories, exploring the complex motivations behind creative expression. Her work is marked by a profound ability to dissect the writing process and the nature of autobiographical narrative. As a seasoned critic and essayist, she brings a keen eye and analytical rigor to her literary output, prompting readers to consider their own relationships with storytelling.

    Why We Write: 20 Acclaimed Authors on How and Why They Do What They Do
    • Twenty of America's bestselling authors share tricks, tips, and secrets of the successful writing life.Anyone who's ever sat down to write a novel or even a story knows how exhilarating and heartbreaking writing can be. So what makes writers stick with it? In Why We Write , twenty well-known authors candidly share what keeps them going and what they love most—and least—about their vocation.Contributing authors Isabel AllendeDavid BaldacciJennifer EganJames FreySue GraftonSara GruenKathryn HarrisonGish JenSebastian JungerMary KarrMichael LewisArmistead MaupinTerry McMillanRick MoodyWalter MosleySusan OrleanAnn PatchettJodi PicoultJane SmileyMeg Wolitzer

      Why We Write: 20 Acclaimed Authors on How and Why They Do What They Do