Bridgett Davis on Memoir Writing as Advocacy and Community Storytelling

Sue Campbell interviews memoirist and novelist Bridgett Davis, who discusses the importance of blending personal narratives with advocacy in memoir writing. Davis highlights her approach to memoir as communal storytelling and underscores the role of research in providing cultural context. She shares insights from her memoirs, 'The World According to Fannie Davis' and 'Love, Rita', and discusses how personal stories can address broader social issues. The conversation also offers practical advice for aspiring memoir writers, including the significance of curiosity, the power of writing regularly, and the benefits of sharing work through newsletters.

00:00 Introduction to the Session

00:33 Bridgett Davis on Memoir Writing

03:59 The World According to Fannie Davis

07:44 Love, Rita: A Sister's Story

11:01 Advice for Aspiring Memoirists

15:52 The Impact of Memoirs

22:31 Current Projects and Closing Remarks