A WriteStuff Writer's Little Guide Book
A few tips that might help on your writing journey
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Forward
The story of Skinny and Me was written by someone who woke up one morning after a terrible national tragedy with a fervent desire to share his past with his family and friends. He had no formal training in writing and crafted his words with an old typewriter using the two finger method. The story Richard K. Andersen created came from his heart and his memories. It was indeed a journey of wonderful remembrances.
Skinny and Me is a timeless story that we wanted to share with a broader audience of readers. This story was never meant to be published in a book format. It was written with the sole purpose of capturing the life of two boyhood friends and the lessons of life they shared together. It is a true story set in a time period that will never come again. We are honored to have Mr. Andersen’s permission to use his prose as an example of free form writing founded in passion.
We have left his written words in his original format. No editor has applied corrections or enhanced his words or timeline process. In doing so, we leave his composition as a lesson plan for those who will spend their time trying to create their own story. We encourage you to look at this story as if you were that all important book editor carefully reading each sentence. What will you find? What, if any, composition errors are in need of correction. In other words, use this story to sharpen your proof reading skills and spur your motivation to write your own book. Remember one thing: It’s easier to see someone else’s mistakes than your own. This exercise should allow you to sit on the other side of the desk before you try your own hand at creating a story that takes a reader inside a world that you have created and want to share in a very public way. It should also serve as a wonderful example of writing from the heart. Not everyone writes with the idea of publishing — sometimes, though, this is the purest and sweetest writing of all.
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So You Want To Write A Book…
Created by:
J. Andy Murphy, author
Founder of the WriteStuff Writer’s Seminars and
Getaway Trips with Ambassadair Travel Club.
For Anyone Who Has A Passion
To Learn More About Writing And Publishing!
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About the Book
This is a compact little book that will help those just getting started in the creative process of writing. It is packed with helpful information that does not overwhelm, but points the reader in the right direction. After reading this book you’ll learn to change the way you think about writing, and more important, how you go about writing and getting published. If you’ve been putting off your own writing journey, then this book might jar you out of all those reasons you put in front of you everyday that keep you from getting started.
It also offers two examples of nonfiction and fiction writing styles that serve as a motivation for others to schedule time to write the story that is living inside their own head. Use this guide book as a first step to learning more about the craft of writing. And, may we ask: What kept you from writing today? The answers just may be inside this book.
About the Author
J. Andy Murphy is a motivational speaker and a much requested book club moderator. Her novels include Bloodless (Glenbridge Publishing) and If You Believe, A Christmas Story (Brzamo Publishing, LLC). Andy’s journey to writing came after a serious illness which erased a good portion of her memory, leaving her to accept the challenge of having to learn to read and write all over again as an adult. This is the foundation for her passion for helping others realize their dream of writing.
She is also the Co-Founder and Director of the successful WriteStuff Writer’s Conferences, which are recognized as educational and entertaining events that support
Working with Ambassadair Travel Club, she created the WriteStuff Writer’s Getaway Trips where those who think they may want to write a novel or a family history can learn more about the craft of writing and the business of publishing as they travel to beautiful locations which encourage a writer’s spirit.
Andy is married with two sons and three grandchildren. She enjoys creative writing and makes time to read as many books as she can. She loves talking to school children, encouraging them to begin their own writing journey.