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Thank you for the advice! I'm writing my fifth book. I keep reviewing my key message and core topic.

I had a major realization when watching and listening to Amanda in this video. Thank you, Amanda.

I was born with a disability, nearly died and am now living with the aftermath of that. That's mine done then.

Very good video. My stuck problem, is my latest book. I just finished it. It’s really good in my opinion, but my problem is I’m only at 60,000 words and now I’m stuck to come up with quality chapters to match the rest of the book. I dread just having to ride a bunch of junk that the reader hate just up my page count.

Go directly to the point!!!!! You digress a lot.

I have noticed the more rules about writing, rules about structure of a story to be correct and accepted makes it very hard and mechanical. That takes away all the creativity and spontaneity and joy out of writing. Those techniques!!!

The sound on this (your headphones perhaps?) is absolutely making me dizzy, and a little nauseous.

Thank you for clarifying the outline and structure - I have been trying to fit a square peg in a round hole as my memoir has several rising and falling actions that don't want to conform to a rigid structure 😃

I really wish that I had had a way to make permanent records from my journals from the pre-internet age. I remember writing down things in My Diary (a wide-ruled spiral notepad) from the last half of the 1970s, but I don't remember the words that I wrote. I've also moved around a bit and have lost most of what I wrote in high school. I have a solid journal from 1999 through today, which would be great if that's what I were writing about. :D

Nice and clear.

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For me, it's the absolute re3verse of everything you're saying. It's when I have limitless free time that I feel the burnout the most. I have no energy. None. I don't want to do anything but stare at UA-cam all day, or, at the most, read. It's so TIRING sitting in this stupid little room of mine, and I CAN'T write because there's just nothing at all going on in my brain. Nothing.

So glad... we have met, Amanda! You are the epitome of a book writing mentor of 'memoirs,' especially to a person like me who is not necessarily a celebrity, but like anyone of us who wish to meaningfully share their Story to the world... to inspire, and to share the ups-and-down road they have walked and thus, motivate them to write their own Memoir! Thank you, Amanda and your team!

Great video. You have a wonderful way of speaking and inspiring others 🙏 I'm in a rut and this is exactly what I needed to hear!

What a fantastic idea! This was a great, thanks for posting. 😊

Thank you for the video.

I don't understand why a fiction writer doesn't need a platform? They can be an obscure debut writer and still get representation.

This is quite informative! Thank you for touching on this subject, I found it very helpful. 😊

Thanks, some great tips for readers. I don't have a full document yet, but these questions can help our writing group and the occasional other readers who read short sections of my writing (such as for competitions).

Thank you for your video. This is the situation I am in. I keep procrastinating. If someone keeps telling me I have to write it a different way, I get confused and unsecure. I then stop writing because I am scared to write it the wrong way or write it in an imperfect way. I already published one book, but the publisher told me to hurry, and hurrying is not my thing. I finished it with only about 32 pages, which was way too small. Paperback and my memoire is only from the age of about two years until 13. Now I am trying to write my expanded version and am already at age 16. There is just so much that went on in my life that I sometimes can hardly remember the dates and times. I am 64 going on 65 this year and do wish to finish my book. If I only had a little help. I have a person who is also an Author, but she charges me a monthly fee if I take her advice, plus she confuses me at times, and that is why I stopped writing. Yes, I need a community to help me keep writing.

Thank you for the information on completing a reverse outline. This reminds me of my time as an Electrical Engineer red-lining electrical drawings for the field. I know I have sections that are too large for a good flow.

As an aspiring writer, I find great value in the wisdom of writing professionals like Amanda Nell Edgar. Your practical insights are truly enlightening. The analogy comparing crash dieting to attempting to master writing overnight resonates deeply. It's a powerful reminder that developing one's craft takes time and consistent effort. Your resources have been immensely helpful in my journey. I'm absorbing so much knowledge and look forward to potentially utilizing Page & Podium's services as I continue to grow as a writer.

Thank you for listing and explaining the outline options. Your videos are very helpful.

Thank you for the video. I'm writing full-time. I expected to publish a book every two months. Of course, that goal wasn't realistic. I am learning. I am changing the outline of my final chapters for the third time. But I feel that each step is progress. Watching your videos is like a breath of fresh air.

Thank you for the video

Perhaps this did change my mindset about things. Thank you

Honestly, this is the best information I have seen or read that succinctly typifies what a memoir is. Until your video I had no idea how to portray my antagonist without transferring my intense rage onto the page and exposing their manipulative behaviors. I knew I was tackling my memoir in the wrong way but couldn't see the forest for the trees. I now get it - let the reader decide through the telling and showing of my experiences and emotions, just as my therapist does!

Thank you for the idea of collecting pictures of the time period

Thank you for your videos. I am on book 3. It is at 46,000 words so far. Your tips will help me get over the finish line.

This is so helpful - especially about getting different perspectives. Thank you. 🙏

Just a simple question: you address everything to women - do you support men who want to write a memoir?

Your advice is solid. Thanks for the tough love.

Excellent advise! Super helpful checklist!

Where does a hybrid memoor sit on the shelf of a bookstore? In the memor/biography section or the self-help section or both? Thanks.

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I have my pre-order in and looking forward to reading about the behind the scenes details!

Thank you for the information. How can I get a book off the market which I have legal rights as an author, but Page Publishing published it and will not take it off market.

So grateful I found you, Amanda -- via Reedsy. Disappointed I missed the deadline for the course. Finding your videos most helpful and inspiring to continue writing. What writing software do you recommend? I'm looking at Scrivener, or is there another alternative?

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Lots of good stuff in this video! Thanks for sharing. :)

Good Job!

Thanks for these useful tips.

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Thank you for taking the time to create these videos Amanda your advice and experience are really valuable!