I’m looking for help in writing a memoir . Also any recommendations on a book on the craft of writing?
To Sheila Clark - Also two popular books that cover memoir writing are Naked, Drunk and Writing by Adair Lara and The Memoir Project by Marion Roach Smith. They are easy reads and are probably available at your local library. FYI.
I’m looking for help in writing a memoir .
Also any recommendations on a
book on the craft of writing?
Hi Sheila Clark- Two books I enjoy referring to from time to time are "The 38 Most Common Fiction Writing Mistakes" by Jack M. Bickham and "Robert's Rules of Writing - 101 unconventional lessons every writer needs to know" by Robert Masello. They're not so much about memoirs, but I've found them to have some good, interesting tips. Hope this helps.
Speaking of needs--what are the things you needed to learn as a new writer?
Good question JP ! I think an important thing to learn when starting out is: With every word and each sentence you create, ask yourself:
Why should my reader care about this? Don't recall where I learned it though. I also like the expression:
Read like a writer and write like a reader!
Good for you Mike, that you recognize a problem and act to solve it. I wish you all the best!
JH and MJ - Thanks for making me laugh. I needed that !
is there any interest in a group to discuss politics and religion?
Memphis Trace
I'm in. This seems to be the most intelligent online community I belong to and I'm interested in what all who participate here think and have to say. My only hesitation is we need to keep it respectful as nobody needs members road-raging against each other.
Yep, I saw your earlier message Seabrass. I hope people will see your "R". I thought maybe you were high-ranking in the navy! Anyway, Congrats on your winning story! 
Lol - Hey Seabass, Beware of lemon and tartar sauce !
Just re-read the winning stories. All are chilling, entertaining and funny. Congrats to Seabrass, Graymartin and Marilyn Johnson. Well-deserved!
Hi K.L. The TNBW judges usually take about three weeks to decide, then Sol posts the results.
Mswriter - Congrats ! Definitely an original and well written piece ! - Pammy
Max - Please accept my condolences. I hope you find strength and peace in this tragic time. - Pammy
Nice Job fitting a good story into those seven eloquent lines, Dags. Well done! Congratulations. - Pammy
I agree with your answers, Janet. Also:
5. In Cold Blood - Robert Blake
7. The Onion Field - John Savage
10. Jesse James - Henry Fonda
This was fun. Thanks JP. Here in NY, simple harassment is considered only a violation, below the level of a misdemeanor or felony and therefore not a crime unless there are extenuating circumstances bumping it up to "aggravated harassment." Interpretation of the law(s) is what keeps all the lawyers in business!
Thanks for the food for thought, JP. This now sounds too shady to be a sudden wonderful change of heart by Harper Lee.
Okay, here are my wild guesses:
1. B. Harassment
2. E. Solicitation
3. D. Designated Driving
4. E. Trespassing
5. E. Fraud
6. D. Probation Violation
7. C. Indecent Exposure
8. C. Street Gang
9. B. Receipt of Gratuities
10. B. Civil
Just guessing too.
Yes it is. I only got "The Purloined Letter" right. Everything else is a...mystery.
Hi JP - Did you ever post the answers to quiz # 5 ? I'm curious.
Linda - I agree with you totally. I'd rather see a readily accessible menu of new member writings and forum posts upon signing on then spending time navigating from one area to the other.
Ron - I've enjoyed reading you and am sorry to see you're leaving the site. Hope you'll stop in and visit in the future. Best of luck to you!- Pammy
Thanks for the clarification, MsWriter. I'm currently working on an editorial piece regarding a subject near to my heart and hope that I can get it into shape for posting in the near future.
I was interested when I first read this but now I'll wait and see. Thanks for the heads up, Linda.
Hi Irene - Just getting around to reading the forums and spotted this message from you. Also just started reading your novella and, needless to say, I'm hooked and will be reading more. Thanks for tipping me off to a good read. - Pammy
Hi Kyla - I found your new group while wading through all the unfamiliar terrain on the new tnbw site and clicked on "Learn More," only to find by doing so I am now a member of the group. At least I think that's what happened. Well, stuff happens for a reason and I've enjoyed reading you in the past and hope to read you more in the future. I am honored to be here !
