I have been vacillating back and forth about how I wanted to write my next book. The first was really my story and was very personal to me. In thinking about the next one, I realized that I don't want to do the same thing over again. That would be "How to Bore Readers 101" . I started really looking at the options and made a discovery.
I want to relate a true story at the beginning of each chapter and then expand on the "lesson" to tie it in with how we can live well with a chronic illness. What I DON'T want is to tell just my stories at the beginning of each chapter. I mean, really? No one wants to hear all about me. Personally, the myriad of experiences is what draws me to books like the "Chicken Soup" series and the Readers Digest series. Plus- as you and I both know- every one's story, every one's experience with their illness, is different. If I have a variety of people contribute it creates a greater chance that a reader might recognize themselves in the narrative. And that is one of the big reasons that I write, so that maybe, just maybe someone will read my book or blog and see something that they can relate to and helps them in some way.
So, I am scrapping what I have written thus far and and starting over. The first step is to narrow down the topics or chapters that I want to include, and then to gather stories that will fit within those chapters. In the meantime- I am going to throw this out there- would any of you like to contribute a story for the next book? You would obviously be given credit and your bio along with any website info included as well. There's no monetary pay- last year's book sales netted me a whopping $144, but your story may speak to someone out there who needs to know that they are not alone. If you are interested- either leave a comment here or email me at Chronicallypositive@gmail.com
Have a terrific Thursday!
I want to relate a true story at the beginning of each chapter and then expand on the "lesson" to tie it in with how we can live well with a chronic illness. What I DON'T want is to tell just my stories at the beginning of each chapter. I mean, really? No one wants to hear all about me. Personally, the myriad of experiences is what draws me to books like the "Chicken Soup" series and the Readers Digest series. Plus- as you and I both know- every one's story, every one's experience with their illness, is different. If I have a variety of people contribute it creates a greater chance that a reader might recognize themselves in the narrative. And that is one of the big reasons that I write, so that maybe, just maybe someone will read my book or blog and see something that they can relate to and helps them in some way.
So, I am scrapping what I have written thus far and and starting over. The first step is to narrow down the topics or chapters that I want to include, and then to gather stories that will fit within those chapters. In the meantime- I am going to throw this out there- would any of you like to contribute a story for the next book? You would obviously be given credit and your bio along with any website info included as well. There's no monetary pay- last year's book sales netted me a whopping $144, but your story may speak to someone out there who needs to know that they are not alone. If you are interested- either leave a comment here or email me at Chronicallypositive@gmail.com
Have a terrific Thursday!
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