Mary Marantz: How do I make my story interesting?

Update: 2021-06-17

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If you have a dream of writing a personal story, but worry that your story isn't interesting, this episode is for you.

Author, podcaster, and public speaker Mary Marantz covers two insecurities that keep writers from getting started, how to write about complicated people in our stories, and how to make a personal story appeal to others. Keep listening until the end to hear Mary's publishing path: she gets specific about her journey finding an agent and putting together her book proposal.

Book: Dirt: Growing Strong Roots in What Makes the Broken Beautiful*
podcast: The Mary Marantz Show

Mention: The Art of Memoir* by Mary Karr

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Instagram: @marymarantz
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