James R. Hagerty
Author of 'Yours Truly_ An Obituary Writer's Guide to Telling Your Story' and the reader of the audiobook. He is a full-time obituary writer for the Wall Street Journal and has written more than 800 life stories.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 35min
S6E105: Episode 105: James R. Hagerty: The Last Word on Creativity
James R. Hagerty, longtime Wall Street Journal obituary writer and author of Yours Truly, shares why crafting life stories matters. He discusses the three questions to frame a life, when to start writing your story, using humor in difficult narratives, prompts and structure for memoirs, and practical habits to actually finish and preserve your life-file.
