This was a fabulous talk. So grateful for Lee Gutkind's advice and teaching. And for Zarinah's wonderful commentary and leadership. Thank you so much for sharing this on RU-vid. I'm wanting to learn all I can re writing creative nonfiction. Thank you.
Thank you. I'm sorry I just found this. I will follow. I finished my memoirs two months ago. I'm in the process of rewriting it, then it goes to the editor. You are so right...it is a calling! I want the message out there to help other people rise above the abuse, sexual molestation and ultimately find the healing of the past.
I wish one day I will publish one of the best books of non fiction story which has relation my contemplating the life ... insha allah . Thanks sister MERCI
Multiple drafts...seems every writer has to brace for this. Perhaps if one "lives up to 80", they may in a few occasions write a draft that does not need revision...encouraging to know that even the most established writers experience this as well-that great writing is lots of re-writing.