Comments on: Author Susan Tweit Provides Insights and Writing Prompt

By: matilda

matilda — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:26:10 +0000

Hi Alexis:

Thanks for your question. Here is the link to listen to Susan’s interview:
http://womensmemoirs.com/2009/04/memoirist-susan-tweit-speaks/

It was a great interview and we hope you enjoy it.
–Matilda and Kendra

By: Alexis Grant

Alexis Grant — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:57:10 +0000

Did you post a transcript of this call anywhere? I’d love to hear the answers to these questions.

By: Cinda Crawford

Cinda Crawford — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:40:44 +0000

Hello Susan, I’m interested in your talk, your book and your opinion about something. I have a memoir that is much more than a plain vanilla memoir. My history started with a tough physical start to life, ending up with me becoming very sick & finally recovering and beginning a health-related business. The book is a combination of all 3! It’s not only about my physical journey, but my spiritual growth as a person. Question is: have you ever heard of a combination memoir with such a multi purpose? I want to impact my market with my personal story & share with them that healing is possible. What do you think? Can I include this in one book or make it 2? Thanks. I would appreciate your reply on the show or via e-mail. Cinda Crawford

By: kathy

kathy — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:16:11 +0000

Hey Susan, have you ever used Lulu website at all? I was thinking of using that site for my frist book I have written. I have about 10 on the go that are just about done. i do a bit and bit at time. but i have other books i have outlined too. So did you do any self-publishing? Just wondering if you have any self-publishing info you can share if you have done that?
Do you find it hard when writting a book and starting another one and try keep going on them? I sometimes get bored with the ideal and get a differnet one and sometimes have to start another book. thats why i have so many on the go. I also been writing poems and sometime find it easyer to write them. do you write any? you like storys or poems mostly?

Kathy!

By: Samantha C.

Samantha C. — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:23:27 +0000

Hi Susan. I’m curious as to how hard it is to write about yourself. Obviously this is a very personal story. Why did you feel you needed to put yourself “out there” for all to see and read? I’ve kept a journal for almost 20 years. And I’ve toyed with writing some stories about me and my family. But I’m reluctant to put my family out for the world to see. Plus I have this nagging concern that no one except my family will really care. How do you make your personal story of interest to perfect strangers? I look forward to the call on Thursday. Sam

By: JK

JK — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:57:58 +0000

I’m just finishing up my first book (it’s a memoir) and I’m in the process of putting together my book proposal. I don’t have an agent and am not even sure I want one. My brother-in-law is an attorney and can check out any publishing contract I get. Could you talk a little about your experiences on the business side. Why did you go with a university press? Did you try to get a big NY publisher? Did you consider any independents? Thank you. Oh, one more thing, did you write a book proposal or just send a ms out?

By: Barbara Rose Mayfield

Barbara Rose Mayfield — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:13:55 +0000

I understand that you are doing a Blog Book Tour. I’m interested in how effective this technique is. I’m getting ready to write my own memoir. I’ve been following what Kendra and Matilda have written about starting the marketing at almost the same time as the book. I’d like to know about your experiences. Did U start early or wait until your book was finished? And what else are you doing besides the blog tour? Cheers.