On point : a guide to writing the military story / Tracy Crow.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Crow, Tracy, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autobiography--Authorship.

Autobiography.

Military biography.

Biography as a literary form.

Soldiers' writings--United States--Biography--History and criticism.

Soldiers' writings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (159 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lincoln, [Nebraska] : Potomac Books, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Personal writing can be risky for anyone, but for military veterans, especially those suffering from post-traumatic stress, sharing stories can trigger painful and disturbing flashbacks. Writing is also risky for the ego. It is one thing to write a military story, especially one based on authentic experiences; it is quite another to muster the courage to share that story with others for critique and feedback. Award-winning journalist and author Tracy Crow presents a roadmap for writing an authentic, persuasive military story. Drawing from her personal experiences and those of other veteran writers, and from the insights of noteworthy writing and teaching professionals, On Point is the guide Crow wishes she'd had when she first began writing about her military experience. No previous writing guide specifically addresses the unique challenges and rewards facing soldiers who want to craft their military story with courage and candor.

Contents:

""Cover ""; ""Title Page ""; ""Copyright Page ""; ""Contents ""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""1. Owning the Story of Our Lives""; ""2. Discovering Where the Small Fires Burn""; ""3. Embracing the Writer (and Process) Within""; ""4. Plotting Our Stories with Timelines, Memories, Outcomes""; ""5. Developing Characters, Conflicts, and Connections""; ""6. Shaping Our Storytelling with Structure""; ""7. Activating Energy Shifts within Our Scenes""; ""8. Sharing Our Stories- When and How""; ""9. Navigating the World of Publishing""; ""10. Gifting Ourselves with a Writing Life""

""Additional Resources""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61234-777-0

1-61234-779-7

OCLC:

917153791