But, it still feels overwhelming to most first-time book writers. Where do I begin? How do I start? What should the title be? What is the best title? Who would want to read it? How many pages is too many, not enough, just right?
Would anybody even care? What if it makes me look stupid? What if I get a horrible review? What will my friends think?
Most want to share their experiences or write a novel, maybe a children's book or set of poems. Nonetheless, the struggle confronts us.
Where do we begin? I believe sets of poems distinguish themselves as intrinsically easier than novels, kid stories or memoirs. One poem at a time.
For book projects, the angst comes in the doing and potential for judgment. We look at the behemoth, freeze ... and decide to do the dishes or watch a movie. Maybe doing the taxes doesn't feel like such a big deal after all.
It is understandable that I allowed myself to divert into books about writing memoirs. It is understandable that I said to myself, "It is in the best interest of my family to study the repercussions of writing memoir including people who still live." But truly, I own no excuse, no pardon for my empty page.
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