Shame and Fame

A lot of quality memoirs, at least what I consider to be great memoirs, are those where the author is brutally honest. Often, the look is not good the entire time, but honesty can be a good look for an author's career. Vulnerability sells, and then you get that all off your chest. It is therapeutic and humbling. It is also relatable, and often readers are looking for that and only that: to feel a little less alone in their own shame. So maybe you admit in your art to drug use like Cheryl...