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How vital is developing a platform to a new writer?
Started May 18, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
I hear so much lately about developing a platform, particularly for non-fiction writers. I'm writing a memoir, which I think is the only exception to typical non-fiction categorization; however, I've…Continue
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About Lisa
I'm in the process of writing a memoir about spending my twenties in a cult. I'm currently working on my second draft that feels like it's all working, so I'm getting excited about the book.
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Carol Hedges replied to the discussion 'Is the voice of your blog and book the same?' in the group Blogs to Books
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The Survivor Chronicles
Survivor Chronicles is a small independent publication, geared towards documenting trauma survival stories. The focus is on literature and art that has been part of the process of trauma survival.
Lisa Kerr liked Julija Sukys's blog post CNF Conversations: An Interview with Mira Bartók
Lisa Kerr replied to the discussion 'SheWriMo: She Writes November Writing Challenge, NOVEMBER 1ST'
"My goal is to finish the chapter I started yesterday."
Lisa Kerr commented on the blog post 'Lessons Learned - Two Years in the Publishing Industry'
"Good to know, Dee. Thanks for sharing. I'm unpublished, but one lesson I've learned from talking with other writers is that publishing doesn't equal making money."
Nancy Hinchliff replied to the discussion 'Is the voice of your blog and book the same?' in the group Blogs to Books
"In answer to your question above about finding one's voice and writing the first chapter: It took me quite a while to really settle into my own voice when I was blogging. But it finally happened. I had to get rid of any fear I had about…"
Nancy Hinchliff replied to the discussion 'Is the voice of your blog and book the same?' in the group Blogs to Books
"This is such an important question we must absolutely ask ourselves, especially if we are writing memoir. My memoir grew directly out of blog posts I had been making for almost two years. The link I putting here today is to a post of a section I…"
Nancy Hinchliff replied to the discussion 'Is the voice of your blog and book the same?' in the group Blogs to Books
"I love this question, Lisa. I do not have time to post an answer today, but I have grappled with this question for a long time and come up with several conclusions. I'll be back."
Lisa Kerr replied to the discussion 'Is the voice of your blog and book the same?' in the group Blogs to Books
"Thanks Jeannette. I think you're right and I've been struggling with that for quite some time."
Jeannette Kantzalis replied to the discussion 'Is the voice of your blog and book the same?' in the group Blogs to Books
"You know, I think whatever inspiration got you to write the blog should be the same seed you use to grow your book.
There's a reason you wanted to tell that story and it lies in the beginning.
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Lisa Kerr left a comment for Susi Bocks
"Hi Susi,
I'm not sure if there are any groups that focus on Atheism. You should start one! If not, ThinkAtheist.com has a writer's group (although the site isn't focused on writing, so I'm not sure how helpful it will be).
Hope…"
Lisa Kerr joined a group
"We Love New Novelists!" Contest
A group for entrants to She Writes' first-ever "We Love New Novelists!" contest.
Christine Escobar replied to the discussion 'Is the voice of your blog and book the same?' in the group Blogs to Books
"I just read "The Hip Girls Guide to Homemaking". It's definitely a how-to title and her style does not deviate far from her blog style of writing. For a memoir, however, I could see how this would need to change a bit in a book,…"
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- Who I am:
- I'm at work on a book proposal for my memoir, Don't Drink the Kool-Aid: A Cult Survivor's Guide to Getting Rid of the Hangover (working title).
I blog at www.mycultlife.com and www.lisakerr.net.
Twitter: @lisakwrites
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- I've published Some Reasons Women Don't Orgasm, a short story and Daddy's Little Angels, a play.
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- I've written for Think Atheist and Ex-Christian.Net. I was recently interviewed on North Carolina Public Radio for a show titled, Examining Cult Culture.
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Blog Posts
- Services I offer to other writers:
- n/a
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- n/a
- I found out about She Writes from:
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 1:05pm on June 13, 2011,
Nancy MacMillan said…
Hi Lisa, and thank you for your reply. I just returned from New Zealand and am still new to SheWrites, unsure of where this comment has landed. I will get better with practice. Still experiencing jet lag. Posted my latest blog last night. May interest you and others . . . "journey into publishing my first book, a memoir." Must still reconnect with my regular groups, but will be back. http://blogofavetswife.blogspot.com/ My warm regards, Nancy
- At 12:23pm on April 29, 2011,
Sarah Pinneo said… Hi Lisa, and welcome to the Query Critique forum!
Best,
Sarah (moderator)
- At 9:36pm on April 22, 2011,
Julie Jeffs said… - Lisa,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.
Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.
Let me know if you have any questions. Look forward to reading your posts.
Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
- At 1:10pm on April 22, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Lisa, I just opened the door to the novelist group for you - welcome! You might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. And we do a live chat every Wednesday; hope you can join us for that!
Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells and The Wednesday Sisters
- At 10:04am on April 22, 2011,
Julia Barry said… 
Hi Lisa,
So glad you are here, and welcome to She Writes!
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
Warm best,
Julia Barry
Social Community Manager @ She Writes
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Meg Waite Clayton left a comment for V. B. Bernard"V.B., Belated welcome to the novelist group. If you haven’t done so already, you might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion.
We do a live…"
Quanie Miller replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about today?' in the group Bloggers: Let's Make It Work!"When your characters surprise you
http://www.quanietalkswriting.com/"
Marcy S Hatch replied to the discussion 'Negotiations' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors"Thanks for replying - I appreciate it!"
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