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I was wondering if anyone know of any fiction or realistic teen or possibly adult books about their mom training in the national guard for flight paremedic but wants to fly Apaches. My mom currently is, so I was just curious. Thanks to all that answer.
Sorry. I meant a book about. a mom serving in the national guard. The part about the flight paremedic and Apache is what my mom is doing.
- savvy_mustang

Let me ***?t the stage. I’m a law student, with a ****?d education. I usually date young professional woman or graduate students. Some are very attractive, others less so. I’m a little overweight, and I don’t drink alcohol for medical reasons. Until recently, I was living in a 1BR by myself, ****? now I have to move back in with my Mom to save money. I’m Jewish, ****? I date a mixture of religions. My top 2 interests are musicals and science fiction/fantasy, ****? I like a variety of things. I’m not so keen on sports (I’m not athletic and don’t really know sports news) or travel (I haven’t really had ***?me or company to travel with) though, things that some ***?ople ***?em to really like. I’m pretty smart and outgoing, ****? on dates I find that I’m ***?king a lot of the questions.

So…any advice? Thanks, everyone!
- forlorn_lover

I am looking to publish a compilation of poems and short stories. My mom has alot of material, but we want to know how to go about it. She has the copyrights to the material. Since she did that, I guess the copyright office sells your info to other publishing companies, so she got alot of letters from sharks. Pretty much most of the publishing companies by my house are for children, education, or business. Any advice would be appreciated.
- Slim

i want to get my mom a book as one of her presents for her birthday
she really likes the historical fiction books,
she really likes the books. world without end, and five people you meet in heaven.
and i want to get her a book something like that. any suggestions?
- LaurenAshley!

Everyone has a story to tell, and unfortunately those stories aren’t always pleasant. What makes memoirs and other personal stories of recovery and triumph so appealing is that struggle is universal. And writing about it is one way—a great way—to make sense out of what troubles you the most.

However, when you want to share your experiences, you often have to confront your demons head-on. Depending on the demon, this can be pretty challenging. And depending on your mindset at the time you sit down to write, the results can be just as ugly.

For example, when you write about your parents neglecting you, you can’t completely bash them, no matter how heinous they were or how good it feels to get back at them. If you do, then your story will come across as one-dimensional and biased.

The trick is to create art and deeper meaning from your personal experiences that resonate beyond what happened to you. So how can you accomplish this? Consider the following tips.

1. Show all Sides of the Story

Sure, your mom may have rivaled the wicked witch. And maybe your ex-husband was an idiot. You know that, and you want everyone who reads your story to know it too. But you can’t only focus on the negative aspects of the people who wronged you.

This is a rule from journalism school that definitely works in creative writing. When you write about something—no matter how much you don’t like it—put your preconceptions aside and seek to understand. If you can portray your characters as three-dimensional human beings, their true nature will show through regardless and your story will have more depth as a result.

2. Do Your Research

Memoir is based on memory, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add depth and meaning (and accuracy) to your story by researching the events you’re writing about. Talk to you siblings and friends about what they remember. And talk to your antagonist and their friends, if they’re still around. Then present the facts you gather. The primary benefit of research is finding the truth, which is the heart of all successful memoirs.

3. Write from a Positive Place

Sure, it feels good to write terrible things about the people who’ve wronged you. But this sort of writing really belongs in a diary where it won’t ever see the light of day. And if you can’t honestly say that you are over your past, then writing about it in your diary is probably a good place to start. Then start all over when you’re ready to write for an audience.

Writing Your Memoir

Memoir is one of the most popular literary genres right now. And if you have a story to tell, you should definitely write yours. But if you want to publish it successfully, then you have to avoid writing something that comes off as a one-sided therapy session. Considering these three tips will help you write a memoir that communicates the deeper meaning of your personal history.


- Melinda Copp

i can’t remember the title but it’s about this little boy and his mom dies during WW1 in England and he somehow gets into another realm where he befriends a warrior (?) who ends up being gay?
- mary.

a girl lives alone with her mom. she never sees her dad because he’s always traveling.

lol, and that’s all i’ve got. any ideas as to how i can continue this?
- rosierose:)

I’ve been looking into a couple of different ones, such as New Novelist or WriteItNow. Can anyone tell me if these are any good? Or tell me if you have your own suggestions?
To MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING: I’m looking into this merely as a helping tool. I don’t expect it to work miracles or write the book for me. But I think it’s a good idea - I’m a very young author, and have had no instruction on the topic. I’m looking for something to help me get my thoughts organized, and making my own outlines hasn’t been very helpful.
- rlsejhm

Okay, so I’m 79 (document word) pages into my story and BAM! Writers block engulfed me!!!! The main person just got kidnaped, and I couldn’t think of anyway to keep the story going from her POV, so I switched it to the second main person, and that’s when it hit me. I couldn’t write more then nine pages… I know once I get started I’m going to be able to write for hours nonstop but I can’t seem to start…. any advice? I’ve tried everything I can think of…. Thanks!
I’ve already described the kidnapping, but what after the kidnapping? I mean sure they try and kill her, but she isn’t the right age yet, she needs to be two weeks older, but in that time the other people in my story realize that she is gone and go to save her… But will they have enough time to save her? Or, what awaits them when they get there? Is there going to be a war? Idk… (haha, I lied, I do know there will be one) But I can’t think of what to write!! Like, I know what I want to write, I just don’t know how to write it, and whenever i go to write it down I forget…. Anyway, I’m going for a short walk around the block, see if that helps, thanks!
cbhovila Thanks for the advice! Your game sounds fun. But, I already have a person that knows her - her mom. She thinks that her mom is dead though… Not very creative but it was the best I could do.
- Nicole.

I trying to write a you know you a 2000s kid when whatever thing for furture generations, like you know you a 90s kid when (I’m a 90s kid) and yeah, writer block. Please help! This is what I have:

“Your mom” is your most used comeback
You know the Crank Dat dance by heart
You watched Spongebob before it got all weird
You shop at Hollister and Pac Sun even though you don’t live anywhere a beach, and even if you do, you wear it in the summer time
You either love or hate Hannah Montana and High School Musical
You’ve read all the Harry Potter and Series of Unfortuate Event books
America Idol is one of your favorite shows
You spent most of your free time at home on youtube
You never would never talk to your friends, but always texting them
You owned a pair of Heelys and thought you were the coolest thing
You fought over who got to be who when you played Harry Potter.

Thank’s all I have! I trying to used it from the 2000-2008.
Yeah, I loved it in 2002.
Above I was talking about Harry Potter!
No, I’m talking like kids that were 6-14 years old during the 2000s. Like that are 13 or 14 now or older.
You guys got really good ones! I loved the one about Macdonalds.
No, easy bake was late 90s early 2000s I think. Not sure, but I owned one in 2000.
Yeah, I know what is up with little kids and cell phones!!!! I had to beg for my mom to get me one when I went to camp and now my 9 year old cousin has a side kick and doesn’t go ANYWHERE! Not to mention a computer!
Spongebob came out in 1999, but got real big in 2000 and I’m talking about the Harry Potter movies which was like 2001 or something.
Thanks guys! These are really good!
- Mila H