Dedicated time and editing were already techniques that I use, but "highlight and move on" wasn't one I thought of. Thanks for giving me an additional strategy for using time effectively.
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ellen, I love the idea of asking fellow group members what they think the book is about. I think I will try that if I can make my group tomorrow night.
I wonder, doe...
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I had a friend ask me how I remembered so many details of a story I posted on my blog because it happened more than 40 years ago. But my whole memoir is about that sam...
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Great tips to keep in mind. I have a memoir-style personal essay that I wrote last year, and I am sure it could use more of these techniques for dating. Thank you, Brooke!
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i like the points you make on taking someone from your real life and write about them and see what it is like being them..i think in most cases i have done that...peop...
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I totally agree about reading, reading, and reading more to learn about the craft. I created a spreadsheet (oh how I love Excel) to keep track of cool phrases, techni...
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Cheryl - So sorry you are having such a hard time. Two quick tidbits to share that helped me through some serious pain many years ago. I tried everything to help myse...
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Hi Maggie: Dialogue is an element of writing that can be practiced and improved. I've picked up lines just by listening. Sometimes, I turn them into personal writing p...
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I'm feeling a bit stuck myself having now written several chapters written of a humour memoir. I'm thinking of taking one of the chapters and re-writing it from a dif...
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Of course you're right on the money with your advice! Thank you. Long before I wrote and published my non-fiction book I once picked up a discounted book at Barnes and...
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