writing help: Is this a good idea or what? - Help.com

samsungfirsbusiness wrote:
yup its a great idea, go for it, and may i ask if i am mentioned in your book? if not then never mind but go for it, it might help some one understand,etc

I´m not mentioning someone from here like that. At least not for now. I´m using general terms..
I guess i should have gotten some of my “work” on here down on paper but i think i might just mention it as something i do from time to time..

Snar wrote:
Honest thoughts? The diary sounds like a bad idea both for your personal security, emotional well being and simply because it may not sell that well. If you used it as a background for something more fictional and expansive that would be different. Also if you collaborated with a psychiatrist that might be something, or at least got their opinion on it. As far as poetry anthologies, if we are talking marketing, that is one hard thing to get out there…especially if you aren’t already a well known author.

But! I admire that kind of initiative in a fellow writer and I understand it. Keep fighting the good fight :)

I´m not that scared for personal security. I´m writing in a way that one cannot use anything against me. I´m not mentioning anybody by name either.

Two therapists have recommended this idea cause they find my writing to be inspiring..

littlenick wrote:
Why haven’t you done a blog yet?

I started that but got tired of it pretty quick. I find it easier to write on paper. I´m also writing in norwegian. Kinda limits how many readers i would get. I´m not into doing pr for myself. If i write a book it´s easier to get it out to people. I already have contacts in professional therapists. That could be a great way to do pr in professional circles. I´m sure they would find it interresting reading.

littlenick wrote:
Grim, I would do whatever would help me release those inner demons and maybe become completely free from them. Go for it!!

I think it may be useful for others struggeling. People need to know that thy´re not alone.
I´ve been told that some of my descriptions goes straight to the heart. I find that inspiring when people with great experience tell me this.

Still…. I´m a long way from starting this project. I want to be better first so that i can take people on a journey into the reason behind and the solution. Or at least describe one possible way in and out again. I need a good ending….

Snar wrote:
Well why didnt you say anything about the reccomendations? I think you should go for it then.

I´m a typical - need to know - person.
Still, i don´t know how much info is needed at times. ;-)

littlenick wrote:
Good luck with that book mate! You will do a lot of good for a whole bunch of people who need to know exactly what might be ailing them.

Hopefully yes. I´m not shure if it´s gonna be red by many people but if it makes a difference for at least one person it´s mission is fulfilled.