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Robert Terry McDonell (born August 1, 1944) is an American editor, writer and publishing executive. He is a co-founder of the Literary Hub website that launched in 2015. His memoir, The Accidental Life: An Editor's Notes on Writing and Writers , was published by Knopf in 2016, and he is also the author of Irma: The education of a Mother's Son ...
- Magazine editor
- August 1, 1944 (age 79), Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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Terry McDonell is a media executive, literary editor, and published author. Check out IRMA: The Education of a Mother's Son by Terry McDonell, to be released on April 11th. Pre-order now!
Nov 3, 2016 · MONTAGNE: Terry McDonell is now out with a memoir about his editing life. His work included assigning stories, getting a writer paid - just imagine Hunter Thompson's expense reports - and of...
“Legendary editor McDonell has lately found himself in the digital realm, having cofounded LitHub, but he’s served as editor at over a dozen magazines. His memoir is advertised on the strength of its wild side, but it is most attractive for its hard-earned wisdom on the art of storytelling.” —Michael LaPointe, Times Literary Supplement
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Aug 8, 2016 · Terry McDonell's new book, 'The Accidental Life,' chronicles his decades-long career as a magazine editor. (Photo: Penguin Random House/Rachel Cobb) Culture Books & Media
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Apr 9, 2023 · Nonfiction. For a Literary Man’s Man, Mother Knew Best. In his new memoir, “Irma,” Terry McDonell, a magazine editor during the golden age of magazines, gives credit to Mom (and Hemingway)....
Aug 2, 2016 · Terry McDonell. 3.91. 321 ratings67 reviews. An Amazon Best Book of 2016. A celebration of the writing and editing life, as well as a look behind the scenes at some of the most influential magazines in America (and the writers who made them what they are).
