Diana Kuper - Transformative Power of Writing: Diana Kuper’s Journey

In this episode of the We Women Writers Podcast, I speak with Diana Kuper about her writing journey, the importance of themes in memoir writing, and the healing power of storytelling. Diana shares her experiences with trauma, the challenges of finding her voice, and the significance of authenticity in writing. They discuss the daily practice of writing, the publishing process, and the impact of sharing personal stories. Diana encourages aspiring writers to embrace their narratives and highlights the transformative nature of writing.

Takeaways

• Finding a cohesive theme is crucial in memoir writing.
• Writing can be a means of reclaiming one's identity and self-worth.
• Everyone has a story worth telling, and it's important to share it.

Quote:

“The truth of my knowing coming out of me, flowing out of me, and then seeing it on the paper and then riffing off of that and learning more and more deeply who I was, what I saw, what I knew, what I thought. Seeing it on the page revealed myself to me. And that was powerful.”

Resources:

Finding Refuge: a memoir: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1957468033/ref=

Diana Kuper’s Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Diana-Kuper/author/B0BPS4H2FS?ref=