I fancy myself a bit of a writer. For the last few years, I've been working on "My Book". It's a compilation of stories my husband, his family and friends share whenever we get together.
A while back, I went to a book reading for a friend of mine who is a bestselling author whose first book was recently optioned by HBO for a series. I was so inspired at that book reading that I decided I was going to really dedicate myself to finishing this book. I asked her to be my my mentor and at her suggestion I started a blog.
My husband has been tremendously supportive, going so far as to tell people this is what I'm doing. He's helped me to compile the list of stories to be included, he's done some proofreading. He's on board.
I really want to do this. I'm enjoying this writing process immensely and this project has given me a personal goal & dream.
Now The Rub - A lot of these stories are funny, but at another person's expense. How do I stay true to the story and still have my friends and family speaking to me after it's done? I'm not the first person to encounter this hurdle, I know. Some of the great humorists of our time use their closest friends and family as 'material' for their humor. Aren't we told to write what we know?
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I can see how some of them will be put off. Becasue of who they are, not what you would write or say. But it's all in fun. Tough one. In terms of your blog, just do it with changed names. The people who would care probably won't be reading it. In terms of your future publications, it may take some buttering up and keeping to the AKA's. Good luck! :)
Oops, made that comment as us, instead of me.
There we go, still sharing a brain.
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