tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post6925054726037178482..comments2024-03-28T10:24:45.790-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Creative Nonfiction: What About Memoir?Edie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-84511533050962761112017-08-14T13:06:32.709-04:002017-08-14T13:06:32.709-04:00Sally, I agree about learning storytelling craft. ...Sally, I agree about learning storytelling craft. My favorite way to study memoir is to read and observe others whose work I enjoy. And yes, indeed, use whatever information you find helpful. ThanksMarcia Chadwick Mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252057175793524766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-46374135131288224812017-08-14T13:03:37.346-04:002017-08-14T13:03:37.346-04:00Good critique partners can help a lot with this by...Good critique partners can help a lot with this by being the first eyes. I think its so hard to know whether your story is resonating on a more universal level. Best!Marcia Chadwick Mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252057175793524766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-56150469370573834362017-08-12T08:51:36.952-04:002017-08-12T08:51:36.952-04:00I teach people to write memoirs at LSU in Shrevepo...I teach people to write memoirs at LSU in Shreveport and the first question I ask my students is whether they intend to commercially publish. If that's their dream, I do my best to get them into a fiction writing course, because I find that the framework of fiction is often the best way to create a commercially-viable memoir, even though the stories are (or should be!) true in a memoir. <br />This is a great post! If I may, I'll mention your 'back doors' in my next class and recommend your books. <br />Thank you!<br />Sally Hamer<br />www.sallyhamer.blogpost.com<br />@sarahsallyhamer <br />Sarah (Sally) Hamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14889092448437938032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-76320427015471133572017-08-12T08:05:52.644-04:002017-08-12T08:05:52.644-04:00Marcia,
I'm second-guessing my work, but know ...Marcia,<br />I'm second-guessing my work, but know my story is relevant, compelling, timely and authentic. I realize I need to have my ms heavily edited for navel gazing as I can't see my mistakes as easily, but I'm praying and asking God's will be done because my story DOES have substance and may be able to make a difference. Just that conviction and love for the burden He's called me to write is enough for me to try. Thanks for your inspiration.Katie Dalehttps://bipolarbrave.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-50744410919335400962017-08-11T13:51:54.589-04:002017-08-11T13:51:54.589-04:00Thanks Tim. Yes, I loved the timing of it all.Thanks Tim. Yes, I loved the timing of it all.Marcia Chadwick Mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252057175793524766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-37972136540537031872017-08-11T13:51:34.492-04:002017-08-11T13:51:34.492-04:00Thanks Ingmar. You'r right It's a good way...Thanks Ingmar. You'r right It's a good way of entry across many genres.Marcia Chadwick Mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252057175793524766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-42442622808494306902017-08-11T13:50:25.933-04:002017-08-11T13:50:25.933-04:00Thanks, Jennifer. It was meant to encourage.
Thanks, Jennifer. It was meant to encourage.<br />Marcia Chadwick Mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252057175793524766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-61692444714805660082017-08-11T13:49:20.871-04:002017-08-11T13:49:20.871-04:00Yes, and it's pretty exciting to see a finishe...Yes, and it's pretty exciting to see a finished, published piece no matter how big, or small.<br />Marcia Chadwick Mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252057175793524766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-64835367037895883022017-08-11T13:46:45.143-04:002017-08-11T13:46:45.143-04:00Dear Somebody, aka Cathy--Thank you. And--you do p...Dear Somebody, aka Cathy--Thank you. And--you do pretty well at any door!Marcia Chadwick Mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252057175793524766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-51630809614514870832017-08-11T13:37:45.239-04:002017-08-11T13:37:45.239-04:00Love the encouragement. I can envision the smile w...Love the encouragement. I can envision the smile when you got that email surrounded by boxes of books. The fickleness of publishing.Tim Suddethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863100879171503856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-37867623407961492952017-08-11T11:37:47.436-04:002017-08-11T11:37:47.436-04:00Amazing post, Marcia. I agree on the backdoor appr...Amazing post, Marcia. I agree on the backdoor approach and not just for memoirs. Ingmar Albizuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01329625581962664673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-26367673593515681122017-08-11T10:53:53.878-04:002017-08-11T10:53:53.878-04:00Congratulations on your success, and thank you for...Congratulations on your success, and thank you for sharing your story. Jennifer Hennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742102451822520705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66756679717222703712017-08-11T09:17:28.700-04:002017-08-11T09:17:28.700-04:00Thanks for the encouragement and suggestions, Marc...Thanks for the encouragement and suggestions, Marcia. I particularly like the idea of submitting one chapter to a magazine. I could try that. More people may read a short snippet than an entire book anyway.Ellen Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474986203062305511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-78137628069329266882017-08-11T06:11:42.448-04:002017-08-11T06:11:42.448-04:00Excellent post, Marcia. The back door ideas give m...Excellent post, Marcia. The back door ideas give much hope to this Nobody, aka, Somebody. :)Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.com