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Fake Memoirists Ruining it For Everybody Else, Naturally

We want your stories about how fake memoirists are messing up your damn writing career! Here, we have the tale of a young surgical resident whose operating-table narrative is being held back "in this current climate." "Thank goodness I've got a fondness for amber liquors," he adds. What's up, Doc? More »

2:32 PM on Wed Mar 12 2008
By Sheila
1,220 views, 14 comments

how hard could it be?

Where Neal Pollack Gets His Inspiration

Did this week's Timesian True Life Tale by self-styled Alternadad Neal Pollack whet your appetite for more of Neal's unique brand of rigorous introspection? You're in luck! We've obtained an early draft of Neal's next installment. More »

3:27 PM on Mon May 14 2007
By Emily Gould
6,071 views, 44 comments