Naked, Drunk, and Writing: Shed Your Inhibitions and Craft a Compelling Memoir or Personal Essay

The material is right there in front of you. You€ve known yourself for, well, a lifetime€"and you finally feel ready to share your story with the world. Yet when it actually comes time to put pen to paper, you find that you€re stumped.
 
Enter Adair Lara: award-winning author, seasoned columnist, beloved writing coach, and the answer to all of your autobiographical quandaries. 

Naked, Drunk, and Writing is the culmination of Lara€s vast experience as a writer, editor, and teacher. It is packed with insights and advice both practical (€œwriting workshops you pay for are the best--it€s too easy to quit when you€ve made no investment€) and irreverent (€œapply Part A [butt] to Part B [chair]€), answering such important questions as:
 
€ How do I know where to start my piece and where to end it?
€ How do I make myself write when I€m too scared or lazy or busy?
€ What makes a good pitch letter, and how do I get mine noticed?
€ I€m ready to publish€"now where do I find an agent?
€ If I show my manuscript to my mother, will I ever be invited to a family gathering again?

As thorough and instructive as a personal writing coach (and cheaper, too), Naked, Drunk, and Writing is a must-have if you are an aspiring columnist, essayist, or memoirist€"or just a writer who needs a bit of help in getting your story told.