These issues around writing around the feelings of others are central to the form I choose for my writing (not memoir) and also can constrain my content. I think I also am honestly protecting myself from difficult truths.
i found this post really helpful,and especially Saunder’s thoughtful response to your questions
As a good friend/ former business partner would say to me as I starting winding up:”There’s plenty of time to panic. “
I’m terribly honored to be mentioned here. It’s a difficult matter to deal with as writers, but it’s important, I think, to discuss and talk about it. There’s no right way in matters like this. Hearing what other people think really helps.
These issues around writing around the feelings of others are central to the form I choose for my writing (not memoir) and also can constrain my content. I think I also am honestly protecting myself from difficult truths.
i found this post really helpful,and especially Saunder’s thoughtful response to your questions
As a good friend/ former business partner would say to me as I starting winding up:”There’s plenty of time to panic. “
Yes! “Delay the freakout!” :) good luck Joanna with this big endeavour!
I’m terribly honored to be mentioned here. It’s a difficult matter to deal with as writers, but it’s important, I think, to discuss and talk about it. There’s no right way in matters like this. Hearing what other people think really helps.
Your questions were excellent Esmé and they are in line with how I approach this tricky subject! Hope others can draw inspiration from this as well.
Here's my take. If you're read by the person depicted, you should have changed enough facts so that person could not be sure.
It’s not always that easy Richard… :)
Imola, agreed!