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RECENT SEMINARS
Writing Biographies: Whose Life Is It, Anyway? - Thursday, March 19, 2009
6:30 to 8:00pm

Writing a biography of a famous person is always a challenge. The writer must bring together the bits and pieces of a complicated life to create a cohesive story that helps the reader understand the meaning and significance of that life.  Learn from these bestselling authors what it takes to succeed.

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PARTICIPANT BIOS
jeremymccarterJeremy McCarter , Senior Writer, NEWSWEEK 
jonalter2Jonathan Alter ,

Author, The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope 

merylgordonMeryl Gordon , Author, Mrs. Astor Regrets: Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach 
stefankanferStefan Kanfer , Author, S O M E B O D Y : The Reckless Life and Remarkable Career of Marlon Brando

 

Writing a Biography
Jeremy McCarter (l) leads a discussion on writing biographies with Stefan Kanfer, Meryl Gordon and Jonathan Alter


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LOCATION
The New School
Theresa Lang Student Center
Arnhold Hall, 2nd Floor
55 West 13th Street
New York, NY 

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WATCH SEMINAR NOW!

Blue Circle Arrow Button Writing Biographies: Whose Life Is It, Anyway? Part 1

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Blue Circle Arrow Button Writing Biographies: Whose Life Is It, Anyway? Part 2

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Blue Circle Arrow Button Writing Biographies: Whose Life Is It, Anyway? Part 3

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Blue Circle Arrow Button Writing Biographies: Whose Life Is It, Anyway? Part 4

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Presented with the Dept. of Media Studies and Film, The New School 

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