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[Ratticis]

So I decided to finally do it and write my story. I don't care if anyone else reads it or not, its really more of a therapeutic venture. anyway, if anyone cares I'll keep you posted on the progress.

[Smileyblue]

Excellent! I'm sure it will be a gr8 read.. Definitely keep us posted! Good luck, n enjoy writing.. ;-)

[Travelling Blackbird]

Do it. Writing is both therapeutic and a fine way to enrich the world.

Keep us posted.

[blingless]

that's awesome! i've started on mine too. i'm a fellow albertan btw! good luck and keep us posted.

[Ratticis]

What part of Alberta? I hope to god you managed to avoid the RAH

[blingless]

Ratticis, on May 25 2010, 06:08 AM, said:

What part of Alberta? I hope to god you managed to avoid the RAH

edmonton. uofa then glenrose. i've heard about RAH too.

[S&W Winger]

Do it! How's the other story going?

[allister]

Look forward to reading it Ratticis
I know when I have done blogs, like when I'm in hospital, I've found it really hopefull.
Good luck with it

[Ratticis]

I'm in the u of a right now, after 3 years and repeated f ups by the RAH, they finally did things right here after I nearly died 2 weeks ago. But it does give me a pretty solid lawsuit. Glenrose was great.

What 'other story' was that, winger?

[McTavish]

Fair play to you Ratty, hope there is lots of interesting reading in that story.

[Texas Angel Ang]

Sooooo do it... I can't wait to read it!!!!

Glad you're still alive

[S&W Winger]

Ratticis, on May 26 2010, 11:21 AM, said:

What 'other story' was that, winger?

I'm also waiting to read this one: Super Gimp

[Snakeye]

Yes, writing a book can be therapeutic and you have the right attitude not to exspect any profits, etc. from such a venture...Be aware that not one manuscript in a hundred is accepted by a legitimate publisher nowadays. Of course you can self or vanity publish.... Publishers are a pain in the butt to deal with anyway...I am of the opinion each of us have at least one book in them and writing can act as an effective relief valve for pent-up emotions... I've had seven books published concerning regional history so I guess I must have been suffering from emoitional overload...Throw yourself into the work body and soul, find a writing routine that works for you. I wrote in the mornings and liked to listen to background music. Have fun with it and don't worry about being criticized, no one can write your story better than you......Good Luck

[Ratticis]

Super Gimp is a movie, but the original concept of super gimp inspired something else. In writing the script and relating my own life to it, the story split into a second story about a gimp and his day to day life, which has became a series that I have several scripts and lots more ideas for. I plan on making them viewable online for free then selling DVD copies (perhaps with some extras). Maybe I'll get lucky and actually get it on TV too. I found a great program that will simplify the creation process immensely.
I got a lot of big plans, just gotta be sure to see them all through! First is the book.

[edlee]

You've the right idea Ratso,,, prioritize,,,, hard to watch too many pots all at once,,, everything gets too little attention.

Good luck with it,, It should be a good read.
ed

[graphic]

After reading a lot of your posts on here I'm sure it will be an interesting and enjoyable read.
Best of wishes!

[Ratticis]

Think I'm gunna get my family to write some from their point of view and incorporate that.

[E-DOG]

OK Rat-boy, entertain us. But it had better be good.
E

[Wheelsonfire]

Regarding the book:

Have you an idea of layout for your table of contents?
Are you hitting agents to have it published? If so, ignore any knock backs and keep at it until you find an agent to have it published.

Reason for asking:

I'll be starting one soon enough.......without my usual sarcasm embedded. Actually that's a lie, there will be some but more humorous. I hope to be fluent enough within Irish and French to be able to transcribe once I have more of an idea on how the English version goes when completed, got my hands on brilliant software to help with my learning of said languages. Might be an idea for yourself.(languages that is)

Irrelevant to whether it is for publishable reasons or that of a therapeutic nature, best of luck with it.

Enjoy

[ClaraTaylor]

How's it going Ratty?

Have to say I started a blog a while ago and have recently started to use it( http://ladyclara.blogspot.com in case you get bored and fancy reading all about pain - like you don't have enough of it here!!) and am finding it quite relaxing (even though I don't publish quite a few of the posts as they are the most shocking drivel)

[Tetracyclone]

Clara- I'm off to read your drivel...

[mcwriter]

Always thrilled to hear about people going for it and actually writing that thing that has been in the back of their minds forever and they just never got it down! Fabulous!

I agree that background music really helps. Funny thing with mine, if I change the music to something different it's harder to write, so I have had to use the same background music for the duration---LOL

Good Luck, I am very excited for you!!!