Over the years I cut out articles and essays from various magazines and newspapers and, along the way, throw some out while others are keepers. Those I keep I sometimes later find in the most unlikely places.
I found this one, "Writers as Plunderers," which ran in the New York Times in 1998, on my dryer in the garage. It's yellowed and brittle, but still timely. I found what the writer said about why we're so fascinated with true stories especially interesting. See what you think.
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Glad to know that the issue of "cannibalizing" others' lives is not a problem only for neophyte writers.
I don't have regular internet access and so cannot hear your show live. Did you interview Mary Karr? I couldn't find it in the podcasts. I love her writing and was looking forward to that show. Thanks for the great work you do.
We rescheduled the show with Mary for Jan 6, 9 a.m. and will podcast soon thereafter.
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