Question 1
What does Mary Carr recommend about writing techniques for memoir?
Question 2
How does Carr view the rising popularity of memoirs?
Question 3
What does Carr mean by starting with a 'true sentence'?
Question 4
Why does Mary Carr argue that memoir writing is a 'democratic art'?
Question 5
What does Mary Carr emphasize about finding one's voice in memoir writing?
Question 6
How is memory described in Carr's discussion of memoir writing?
Question 7
What ultimate contribution does Carr believe writing one's truth makes?
Question 8
Which author was cited as an influence on Mary Carr's writing voice?
Question 9
What is the 'false self' as discussed by Mary Carr?
Question 10
What common criticism does Carr address about memoirs?
Question 11
According to Carr, what can memoir writing lead to?
Question 12
How does Carr suggest dealing with 'false memory syndrome'?
Question 13
What does the 'truth contract' in memoir writing entail?
Question 14
What does Mary Carr highlight as a significant pitfall in writing memoirs?
Question 15
What aspect of memoirs can help carry the narrative through less dramatic content, according to Carr?