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Profanity
- Use profanity strategically for impact.
- Cheryl Strayed demonstrates how to make curse words feel eloquent and appropriate.
Show, Don't Tell
- In storytelling, sometimes state facts without speculation to let readers ponder.
- Cheryl Strayed's omission of her thoughts about missing condoms allows readers to draw their own conclusions.
Memoir's Purpose
- Memoir isn't about the author; it's about resonating with readers.
- Focus on events that have universal appeal, like family dysfunction and loss, rather than personal validation.