tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865714924234771288.post6347345993165376686..comments2020-02-27T18:59:26.013-08:00Comments on Memoir Crafter: Structuring the MemoirJeanne Belisle Lombardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02385695694971956572noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865714924234771288.post-90798832449874003572013-06-14T09:47:25.492-07:002013-06-14T09:47:25.492-07:00I think it is a big challenge that you are facing ...I think it is a big challenge that you are facing because a autobiography must be loaded with the softy emotions that were experienced by the character and as they were driving to go the way they determine his/her life. There must be an engine and a direction on the life of each person and as time passes with the experience and maturity or may consolidate or take a 360 degree turn, find that engine and direction is what nourishes your interest in reading. Knowing your great sensitivity and ability to understand and live the softy emotions of the people with whom you connect I have no doubt that the end result of your book will be very realistic and very interesting. I'm anxious to see your work completed. <br />… I hope I was explicit in that it is not my native language<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865714924234771288.post-30467187992422829302013-06-13T11:08:14.062-07:002013-06-13T11:08:14.062-07:00Thanks Amanda for the recognition. it does seem a ...Thanks Amanda for the recognition. it does seem a benchmark of sorts. <br /><br />And thanks to Anonymous for the intriguing comment! I often look at reality as the tension between order and chaos, entropy and growth. To apply this analogy to a memoir, or to any piece of creative writing, is very insightful...and helpful. Jeanne Belisle Lombardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02385695694971956572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865714924234771288.post-28517352857709994972013-06-13T08:29:46.231-07:002013-06-13T08:29:46.231-07:00Very interesting post -- and congratulations on yo...Very interesting post -- and congratulations on your progress -- 90,000 words! Amanda Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12377044282514898516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865714924234771288.post-45610594210183016082013-06-12T13:04:13.806-07:002013-06-12T13:04:13.806-07:00The goal is to extract order out of chaos - meanin...The goal is to extract order out of chaos - meaning out of noise. <br />Clear, succinct, and engaging prose in your own writing on your project. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com