Truth is essential in writing, but that's not the same as oversharing. This is a tough line to draw in memoir, isn't it? Readers don't see the details you choose to leave in and those you (very consciously) leave out. I hope, ultimately, that the trade-off in sharing my truth is worth the personal exposure. Thanks for this!
No need to come for me like this! (Kidding of course.) But I do know my editing is my weakest point - I'm still finding the balance between writing for my own enjoyment and editing for others (because I find it tedious). It's funny, too, because in other creative processes (like drawing or pottery) I really like the detailed stuff... but with writing I just cannot edit a paragraph more than three times MAX.
Oh yes, the 24 hour sit! Where should I be honest or vulnerable? I really like asking what you've asked here: is this going to be relevant to the story?
Yesterday I published a very uncomfortable piece. There was one line in particular that made me cringe to share, however, I wanted everyone to be uncomfortable. I wanted them to pull away from my husband's touch as much as I did or feel the self-loathing of diving into mountains of food.
Truth is essential in writing, but that's not the same as oversharing. This is a tough line to draw in memoir, isn't it? Readers don't see the details you choose to leave in and those you (very consciously) leave out. I hope, ultimately, that the trade-off in sharing my truth is worth the personal exposure. Thanks for this!
No need to come for me like this! (Kidding of course.) But I do know my editing is my weakest point - I'm still finding the balance between writing for my own enjoyment and editing for others (because I find it tedious). It's funny, too, because in other creative processes (like drawing or pottery) I really like the detailed stuff... but with writing I just cannot edit a paragraph more than three times MAX.
Oh yes, the 24 hour sit! Where should I be honest or vulnerable? I really like asking what you've asked here: is this going to be relevant to the story?
Yesterday I published a very uncomfortable piece. There was one line in particular that made me cringe to share, however, I wanted everyone to be uncomfortable. I wanted them to pull away from my husband's touch as much as I did or feel the self-loathing of diving into mountains of food.
Thank you for the great read today!