tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post4852336531183182395..comments2024-03-27T19:48:03.918-04:00Comments on EC Stilson's: How to write a memoir . . . ContinuedCrazy Life of a Writing Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-78577626318322238362011-12-31T11:14:39.872-05:002011-12-31T11:14:39.872-05:00Though I'm not sure I'll ever write a memo...Though I'm not sure I'll ever write a memoir, I've enjoyed this series of insight into it. I think a lot of it is applicable to any form of writing, especially write from the heart and have fun :D<br /><br />And thank you for the link :D I'm really looking forward to some #writemotivation to kick off 2012 :DK.T. Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477211734721721621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-77876309109850961562011-12-30T19:37:19.899-05:002011-12-30T19:37:19.899-05:00You have an amazing blog! I love how you have such...You have an amazing blog! I love how you have such a different perspective on things!!! Look forward to seeing more. Happy New Year in advance!<br /><br /><a href="http://the-white-list.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">the-white-list.blogspot.com</a>The White Listhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252874556816125168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-60850601907615791272011-12-30T18:43:48.911-05:002011-12-30T18:43:48.911-05:00I have enough conflict for 20 memoirs. I appreciat...I have enough conflict for 20 memoirs. I appreciate your advice, though, and I would like to write a memoir; but, unfortunately, I did not keep a journal on a regular basis and so many of my memories are fragmented. Perhaps I could actually use that to my advantage. I have blocked out some events, however, I guess because they are so painful.<br /><br />Love,<br />LolaJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-39533334864310155912011-12-30T16:40:40.042-05:002011-12-30T16:40:40.042-05:00Such great suggestions--esp. about cutting out any...Such great suggestions--esp. about cutting out anything that does not move the writing forward. That is a gutsy thing to do, and I need to do it. Happy New Year, or as my Nappy You Hear (as my 33 yr. old son says).Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-27536983999099916942011-12-30T15:37:21.685-05:002011-12-30T15:37:21.685-05:00from someone who plans to write a memoir one day, ...from someone who plans to write a memoir one day, your tips give a nudge to actually get down and write from my heart!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-69995998425678896392011-12-30T15:24:58.401-05:002011-12-30T15:24:58.401-05:00You are an inspiration. This Christmas I bought yo...You are an inspiration. This Christmas I bought your book as a present to myself. Happy New Year! Hope it is a year full of love and happiness.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-66026831024072316572011-12-30T15:20:15.817-05:002011-12-30T15:20:15.817-05:00Yep all great tips and they can be used for any ki...Yep all great tips and they can be used for any kind of writing really. Except maybe rhyme, because that you just have to be nuts and all is good..hahaPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-82603393941851546572011-12-30T14:03:36.879-05:002011-12-30T14:03:36.879-05:00These are some great tips. Especially #4. You...These are some great tips. Especially #4. You're right. Everyone likes some conflict while reading a story.<br /><br />Good luck with the new book and have a wonder New Year!Jaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942630725082121374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-37675581930793787902011-12-30T14:03:10.490-05:002011-12-30T14:03:10.490-05:00Great post. Thank you for the lovely card. So prec...Great post. Thank you for the lovely card. So precious to me. DonnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05759791009924151377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-11214917955884180432011-12-30T12:35:25.950-05:002011-12-30T12:35:25.950-05:00Btw, I meant "chugging" LOLBtw, I meant "chugging" LOLPaige Kellermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16201061179479380167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-47971375413436832582011-12-30T12:35:06.135-05:002011-12-30T12:35:06.135-05:00I'm still chigging through my WIP a few hundre...I'm still chigging through my WIP a few hundred words at a time. It should be finished somwhere around 2055. *headdesk* These are great tips, Veal...wait..would that make them "Beef Tips"? Hahahahaha..Lmao. eh em... Anywho, I've also found 2,000 words to be the magic number for most of my chapters or essays rather. Now, if I could just get the kids to sleep long enough to make it past the 21,000 word mark, I'd be a happy camper...Paige Kellermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16201061179479380167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-90047156488815480962011-12-30T12:11:02.947-05:002011-12-30T12:11:02.947-05:00I shall bookmark this post should I ever decide th...I shall bookmark this post should I ever decide the world needs the story of a D&D playing geek with two autistic kids. ;)<br /><br />Until then, there's plenty of good advice here for fiction writers as well. Like you, I've also found that 2k is a good size for a chapter. <br /><br />Excellent insights as always!Rick Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07703091917685458099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-19369865148428036552011-12-30T12:05:58.610-05:002011-12-30T12:05:58.610-05:00I would be happy to proofread "Bible Girl&quo...I would be happy to proofread "Bible Girl" for you, if you'd like. No pressure--it's up to you.<br /><br />I would also like to preorder any book you've ever written--or plan to write!fishduckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07334973392362918928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-36857434161308892132011-12-30T12:00:55.419-05:002011-12-30T12:00:55.419-05:00I've only done memoir short stories and poems,...I've only done memoir short stories and poems, so this is very interesting to me. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences...in your life and on your publishing path. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-75361612644410658982011-12-30T12:00:37.862-05:002011-12-30T12:00:37.862-05:00I'm bookmarking this. It's full of great i...I'm bookmarking this. It's full of great information and guidance. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.lisahgoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-38776484933825975622011-12-30T11:33:55.136-05:002011-12-30T11:33:55.136-05:00Great advice.Great advice.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-46440156825438164712011-12-30T10:42:45.749-05:002011-12-30T10:42:45.749-05:00Thanks, you answered some questions I was wonderin...Thanks, you answered some questions I was wondering about. I am in the middle of writing my memoirs now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-40957435145507365702011-12-30T10:15:01.681-05:002011-12-30T10:15:01.681-05:00You could write anything and i'd read it girl!...You could write anything and i'd read it girl! I'm excited for this one to come out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873393837725772745.post-87652955480826950662011-12-30T09:55:42.595-05:002011-12-30T09:55:42.595-05:00i've never thought about writing a memior, but...i've never thought about writing a memior, but you've got some great pointers.amy b.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10017032214329249667noreply@blogger.com