Episode 224: “How to Become a Writer” (by Lorrie Moore)

This week on The Easy Chair, I am happy to share the subversively funny, life vs. art, absolutely all-too-true short story “How to Become a Writer” by Lorrie Moore. Moore’s tone, that of a classic how-to piece providing aspiring writers with a road map of sorts, veers off-course into a very personal narrative of the unique twists and turns of her own writing life. Moore is entertaining and very smart, and the tale she has written is a master satire of most authors' self- absorption and nagging insecurities. To all you writers out there: this will have you laughing out loud while acknowledging the crazy dedication it takes to create the work you feel compelled to put forth as you throw logic and practicality to the wind. I loved coming across (and getting to read) this gem of a story. Tune in! See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

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Episode 224: “How to Become a Writer” (by Lorrie Moore) is an episode from The Easy Chair with Laura Hurwitz by Laura Hurwitz.

This episode is 00:16:26 long.

This episode was published on Nov 19, 2019.

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