Hi friends. My memoir has been out for two weeks. Here is some praise. My last virtual event is with my buddy Patricia Lockwood, hosted by Skylight Books, tomorrow, Monday, January 24. I hope you can join us, but if not, please consider buying this book from
Hi Jami! Thanks for this as always. I wonder - How do you think about plotting deadlines for yourself? You mentioned in a previous newsletter that it felt like you were writing 4 books to get to this one - I also feel that way, and find myself writing around the edges to get to know the world and characters more in ways that I don't think I'll actually use. I'd be curious to hear how you think about reigning some of that in to nudge towards what feels like a real draft/final. How do you indulge those curiosities (and trust the process that you may need more info before making some decisions) - AND balance having a deadline?
I appreciate this newsletter and your sharing how you’re working your way around and through the planning, the process, and the writing. (Love the laundromat aside too!) Thank you!
As always, thanks for this. My main character has friends, a couple of whom have been clamoring for attention. Looking forward to your event tonight w/Patricia Lockwood!
Hi Jami! Thanks for this as always. I wonder - How do you think about plotting deadlines for yourself? You mentioned in a previous newsletter that it felt like you were writing 4 books to get to this one - I also feel that way, and find myself writing around the edges to get to know the world and characters more in ways that I don't think I'll actually use. I'd be curious to hear how you think about reigning some of that in to nudge towards what feels like a real draft/final. How do you indulge those curiosities (and trust the process that you may need more info before making some decisions) - AND balance having a deadline?
I appreciate this newsletter and your sharing how you’re working your way around and through the planning, the process, and the writing. (Love the laundromat aside too!) Thank you!
As always, thanks for this. My main character has friends, a couple of whom have been clamoring for attention. Looking forward to your event tonight w/Patricia Lockwood!