tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post698804404927836486..comments2024-01-29T07:10:21.215-05:00Comments on Adventures in Writing: One Woman's Journey: In Memoir or Fiction: Story Is Internal #AuthorToolboxBlogHopVictoria Marie Leeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-57320032155389937422018-01-22T15:32:40.132-05:002018-01-22T15:32:40.132-05:00Just for clarification, Lee, are the two "sto...Just for clarification, Lee, are the two "story hearts" the heart of the protagonist and the heart of story theme or point? Or is it the heart of the characters and the heart of the author writing with passion?<br /><br />I truly appreciate your sharing insight here on Adventures in Writing, Lee. Enjoy your week.<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-737361700350282922018-01-22T11:23:07.419-05:002018-01-22T11:23:07.419-05:00What you've posted is so important. A story al...What you've posted is so important. A story always has two hearts and each of them must beat in rhythm to create empathy and engagement. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-18011128832156348082018-01-20T09:27:58.705-05:002018-01-20T09:27:58.705-05:00Thanks so much for sharing your insight here at Ad...Thanks so much for sharing your insight here at Adventures in Writing, Lee. I truly appreciate your kind words.<br /><br />I agree; a good story keeps readers turning pages. And the writer's main job is to invest the reader in what's going on in the story. Thanks, again, for your comment on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your weekend! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-22368553405192361642018-01-19T17:58:52.772-05:002018-01-19T17:58:52.772-05:00Excellent points. A story is usually what keeps me...Excellent points. A story is usually what keeps me turning the pages as I become involved in the story. I think pulling the reader in to relate to the story and become invested is an important factor in a success written work. <br /><br />Personal growth and "coming of age" is a never ending story that goes on as long as we are vibrant and living our lives.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-19445342883468534912018-01-19T10:27:18.862-05:002018-01-19T10:27:18.862-05:00Hi, Vanessa! Yes, memoir needs to be told as story...Hi, Vanessa! Yes, memoir needs to be told as story to engage the reader. It must be a true story, offering insight in order to help the protagonist—the memoirist—as well as the reader learn something from the situation, the plot or what happens. In order to be told as story, the writer must use story elements in the telling of the tale.<br /><br />I appreciate your comment here at Adventures in Writing. All the luck to you in 2018.<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-45526419632843359872018-01-19T10:12:55.363-05:002018-01-19T10:12:55.363-05:00Thanks so much for sharing your insight on Adventu...Thanks so much for sharing your insight on Adventures in Writing, Liesbet. And I truly appreciate your kind words. <br /><br />Yes, it seems that "coming of age" can happen at any time in life. Great thought offering how after the coming of age the person has a sense of new identity with possibilities never realized before. Thank you so much! <br /><br />I appreciate your comment on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your weekend.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-85475059515730282172018-01-18T18:35:37.200-05:002018-01-18T18:35:37.200-05:00This a great post! I never thought to take fiction...This a great post! I never thought to take fiction resources and apply to memoir. I love it!Vanessa Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16419589892956454472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-45027367653138719012018-01-18T17:05:46.479-05:002018-01-18T17:05:46.479-05:00I agree that “coming of age” can happen as an adul...I agree that “coming of age” can happen as an adult and in any stage of our lives. An example of this is the sense of their new identities and possibilities newly retired people get. The inner conflict or misbelief of the protagonist in a story would be interesting for the character arc, I think. Not sure whether it could be the main theme. But, it drives the story and keeps the reader hooked. I’ll have to think about how to incorporate that in my memoir. Great post!Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-19634160582893751242018-01-18T15:00:12.265-05:002018-01-18T15:00:12.265-05:00Thank you so much for this insight, Chrys. It'...Thank you so much for this insight, Chrys. It's true that everything that happens in the story needs to touch the protagonist on a deep level, either positively or negatively. And yes! Memoir is much more difficult to do this as everything needs to be true in memoir. Yet memoir still needs to be crafted as story.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your insight here on Adventures in Writing. I wish you every success in 2018!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-71585052423921978462018-01-18T12:04:06.978-05:002018-01-18T12:04:06.978-05:00Everything that you write in a book should impact ...Everything that you write in a book should impact the character either physically or mentally. I think it’s harder to do that for a memoir because you’re so close to the story. For me, it would be easier making my characters feel what they need to feel.<br /><br />It sounds like you know what you’re doing. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-25799068133742407592018-01-18T09:54:54.348-05:002018-01-18T09:54:54.348-05:00Thank you for your kind words, Erika. I truly need...Thank you for your kind words, Erika. I truly need them. The best thing about our Author Toolbox community is learning from each other. I always appreciate your insight here on Adventures in Writing. I wish you every success in 2018! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-39575051284386123782018-01-18T09:37:53.370-05:002018-01-18T09:37:53.370-05:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Leslie. I a...Thank you so much for your kind words, Leslie. I appreciate your comment here at Adventures in Writing. All the luck to you in 2018.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-53580816718571915132018-01-18T09:31:57.642-05:002018-01-18T09:31:57.642-05:00Thank you, Ronel. I appreciate your kind words. Th...Thank you, Ronel. I appreciate your kind words. The "misconception" idea helps set the stage for your story. Good luck in all you do in 2018.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-80891958421652938342018-01-18T02:29:43.762-05:002018-01-18T02:29:43.762-05:00Great post! I like the "misconception" i...Great post! I like the "misconception" idea... I'll have to try it out ;-)Ronel Janse van Vuurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041347187777879494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-66984562957401513552018-01-18T00:01:28.171-05:002018-01-18T00:01:28.171-05:00I love how you take fiction resources and discuss ...I love how you take fiction resources and discuss how to apply them to memoir. It is always interesting to hear your interpretation.<br />I particularly loved "The theme of “coming of age” doesn’t necessarily deal with only children becoming adults. I believe it can be realized whenever a life-altering event takes place in someone’s life—even if she is already an adult with children."<br />So true, but I never considered it before. Thanks for giving me a new perspective on a theme.E.M.A.Timarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17442803003506753574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-35334879017981872292018-01-17T23:20:51.350-05:002018-01-17T23:20:51.350-05:00Hi! I love the info here. Just like I loved the la...Hi! I love the info here. Just like I loved the last post :)<br />Leslie<br />LH27https://www.blogger.com/profile/17721514278620620201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-29907269407925987892018-01-17T18:05:03.075-05:002018-01-17T18:05:03.075-05:00This is true, Cheryl. Whether in fiction or memoir...This is true, Cheryl. Whether in fiction or memoir, the writer needs to be honest with character development and story structure to sound believable.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your note on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your week!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-46537968062272800392018-01-17T18:02:36.201-05:002018-01-17T18:02:36.201-05:00Thank you so much for your kinds words of encourag...Thank you so much for your kinds words of encouragement, Anna. They are greatly appreciated. And thanks for your note on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your week!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-6919821394588341402018-01-17T17:59:40.452-05:002018-01-17T17:59:40.452-05:00I think feeling inadequate is key, too, Iola. Trut...I think feeling inadequate is key, too, Iola. Truth is at the heart of memoir. I truly appreciate your insight here on Adventures in Writing. I'll hop on over to your blog to find the tips you mention. Thanks again for your note.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-51769053901159345322018-01-17T17:18:50.247-05:002018-01-17T17:18:50.247-05:00Always be honest, because the reader can sniff out...Always be honest, because the reader can sniff out a phony. <br />Good luck on your memoir.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13455712281979335283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-24781879991785721192018-01-17T17:00:30.057-05:002018-01-17T17:00:30.057-05:00Sounds like the beginning of a great memoir and so...Sounds like the beginning of a great memoir and so much to draw from. <br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-49551439051785526692018-01-17T16:24:24.194-05:002018-01-17T16:24:24.194-05:00"This memoir is about a younger Victoria, an ..."This memoir is about a younger Victoria, an inadequate Victoria."<br /><br />I think that's a key point. My post this month is about choosing whether to write a true-life story as memoir, fiction, or something in between. I've come across all three, and the best are the ones which are truthful, which show their weaknesses, their inadequacy. The less-good ones could learn from this post. Thanks for sharing!Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-8258484451290936252018-01-17T13:43:43.456-05:002018-01-17T13:43:43.456-05:00True, Mica. Memoir needs to be a true life story. ...True, Mica. Memoir needs to be a true life story. And flashbacks come into play when the protagonist, the memoirist, is trying to make sense of story present by remembering her past. <br /><br />Thank you so much for your insight here on Adventures in Writing. It's greatly appreciated. All best to you!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-28164734074842614602018-01-17T13:40:21.423-05:002018-01-17T13:40:21.423-05:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Shah. And b...Thank you so much for your kind words, Shah. And bravo to you working on your Masters. More power to you. You can do this!<br /><br />Unearthing and thereby understanding the past can be difficult and upsetting. But it always helps us grow as people as well as writers. Thanks for your comment here at Adventures in Writing. Have a great week! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-89122640893962542642018-01-17T13:35:23.337-05:002018-01-17T13:35:23.337-05:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Tony. They ...Thank you so much for your kind words, Tony. They are greatly appreciated. I'm learning how many people went to college later in life. And yes! College did seem impossible at the time with all my family commitments and workload. College is definitely life changing.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment here at Adventures in Writing. Have a great week!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.com