The main revelation is that memory alone is faulty. Documentation proves the persistence of bad habits and procrastination. Being a solitary sort, I don't have anyone to reflect my behavior to me the way these journals do.
Someone suggested tossing all these journals for a new start, others think preserving them is better. I will have a better idea of how to proceed once I let them sit for a while and then make a second review.
If you have never kept a journal but have a lot of memories, you may want to look into the Plainfield Public Library's Memoir Writing Club. See more information here.
--Bernice
Bernice, I see a few novels about Plainfield sitting in those boxes. Perhaps getting a publishing company to help you organize the journals into book form might be a thought.
ReplyDeleteHi Bernice,
ReplyDeleteSiddeeq's idea for a book is interesting, however the odds of actually getting a publishing company interested these days is extremely difficult. On the other hand, self-publishing an e-book and/or a limited print edition is very doable. Especially so because you are already writer. All you need are the publishing tools. (Deja vu all over again?)
If you find you have something you'd like to preserve in book form I can point you in the direction of a manageable e-publishing platform, plus how to sell/distribute it...and make a few cents.
Barbara
Siddeeq, you're absolutely right!
ReplyDeleteInteresting ideas here. For my own publishing empire (lol), I am using Amazon's CreateSpace platform--it is extremely easy to use, and the books look great!
ReplyDeleteRebecca