LoletteLe Mans, Pays de la Loire France1,691 posts
kidoo: Hi kids
Someone is getting on in life and has a daughter who... He suspects.... Will grow up with out him being there for her
For some time He has been wanting to write a book to her
He bought a blank book... But despite his good intentions is having trouble getting started
He has spent time with her, but she was too young for her probably to remember
What can we suggest to him to help him get started
Attempting to share guiding loving words.....From Beyond the grave
Thank you
I think it's not that easy to write a book, if not anybody could be a writer. To be able to come out with good writings, you have to invest solidly yourself to that, be in the skin of the personality or your pricipal character in the story, and there should be one,, Chronological orders of rough drafts might help, and have that strong inspiration,, if he finds it hard to start with, then deep sentiments are still not around,, if all factors are gathered,, words will just flow like a river, and sometimes when you get started you're heading to the end ,, the story is written ,,, courage to the man ,, and to add, some writers isolate themselves to have that full concentration and imagination ,,writing a book takes out the best in you, and when you're able to convey your most profound sentiments,, then surely it's a good material to read,,,
serena123durban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa2,821 posts
To my Princess, As I watch you grow into the beautiful lady you will become I hope these words will strike a chord deep within your soul. Never compare for you are lovely as you are, perfect in an exceptional way. I hope you fall in love with someone remarkable and he supports your every decision. Avoid depression, it is defeaning and flattens the voice almost to monotony. You are majestic and normality is beneath you. And should you wander aimlessly, abandonment a curse, please try to remember, I may be absent but I am not gone. I hear every thought and every dream and the answers will find you always.
LoletteLe Mans, Pays de la Loire France1,691 posts
kidoo: Hi LOLETTE
Thanks LOLETTE that was very insightful
The book I should add is not a novel
But a book the let her know her daddy loved her
And advice on how to understand and live in the world ??
Advice he can't give her in person
What should he tell her?
Aww,, advice ? that's hard,, taken into account already the difference between a dad and and a young (lady) one,, 2 different world,, Anyway if it's to assure her of that love from a dad,, that can be felt,, actions/affection speaks louder than words ,, Advice on how to understand/live in the world,, that's moral lessons,, She can have so many outward influences that would help her understand the globality ,, sometimes it's a sort of individual perception,, nice sharing with you,,
serena123durban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa2,821 posts
Another idea is to write down all the funny little things she did growingup (children do and say such cute things sometimes) and as parents we tell them about it when they are older, also how he felt when he saw her walk for the first time, first tooth, a special vacation spent at the beach probably, include some pictures..make it special
Someone is getting on in life and has a daughter who... He suspects.... Will grow up with out him being there for her
For some time He has been wanting to write a book to her
He bought a blank book... But despite his good intentions is having trouble getting started
He has spent time with her, but she was too young for her probably to remember
What can we suggest to him to help him get started
Attempting to share guiding loving words.....From Beyond the grave
Thank you
Just do it like you would write a diary ,,your thoughts that you thought were buried may surface
Just go with it and the emotion your feeling and just write the way you do in your own kind of style,
Once you start at the very beginning and take your time,just write it roughly at first,
Get in touch with someone who maybe will help you write it as you relate things,
The very best of luck,,
I've list contact with my dad now for quite awhile and reading your post has reminded me that we not on this earth forever and I am now inspired to write him first,
serena123: To my Princess, As I watch you grow into the beautiful lady you will become I hope these words will strike a chord deep within your soul. Never compare for you are lovely as you are, perfect in an exceptional way. I hope you fall in love with someone remarkable and he supports your every decision. Avoid depression, it is defeaning and flattens the voice almost to monotony. You are majestic and normality is beneath you. And should you wander aimlessly, abandonment a curse, please try to remember, I may be absent but I am not gone. I hear every thought and every dream and the answers will find you always.
Someone is getting on in life and has a daughter who... He suspects.... Will grow up with out him being there for her
For some time He has been wanting to write a book to her
He bought a blank book... But despite his good intentions is having trouble getting started
He has spent time with her, but she was too young for her probably to remember
What can we suggest to him to help him get started
Attempting to share guiding loving words.....From Beyond the grave
Thank you
Start with time, a year in life, 13, 25, choose an age, time, place , an action. A certain day or event. Using verbs, paint the pic with feeling, activity of that particular day at that time,introduce character development with transitioning paragraphs. Emotions and explanations of what is being shared would be motivating to further the reader and author. Peace HH
Someone is getting on in life and has a daughter who... He suspects.... Will grow up with out him being there for her
For some time He has been wanting to write a book to her
He bought a blank book... But despite his good intentions is having trouble getting started
He has spent time with her, but she was too young for her probably to remember
What can we suggest to him to help him get started
Attempting to share guiding loving words.....From Beyond the grave
Thank you
Time seems to be of essence here. I would forget about chronological orders not worry about editing etc. I suggest one does not worry at all and just put the damn pen to the paper. I suggest one starts with why. If that's to hard, start in the middle; it will be of no importance.
A message is to be conveyed and how it will be conceived is irrelevant and not within the control of the writer.
Keep in mind who you are writing for. First and foremost oneself. Daughter xyz might have no interest in the story. But telling the story is important to you, so write. Write your incoherent poetic drivel, fill those pages. It might be the manure for a fine pearl. Immaculate blank paper makes bad manure. Just write, that's it.
The Father needs to let the daughter also know what he's like,how he grew up and met her Mother and the love they shared. I'm assuming the daughter knows very little about her Father correct? Include the Father's favorite things such as food,movies, songs, sports, travels ,hobbies, faith etc..
chemistrymajor: The Father needs to let the daughter also know what he's like,how he grew up and met her Mother and the love they shared. I'm assuming the daughter knows very little about her Father correct? Include the Father's favorite things such as food,movies, songs, sports, travels ,hobbies, faith etc..
Very good after following the majors thought... How her parents met.... There is a time a few months ago when that family went to Ocean Park in Hongkong so that will be the highlights you described. Thanks I think there is a start. Any thoughts on the first words?????
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Someone is getting on in life and has a daughter who... He suspects.... Will grow up with out him being there for her
For some time He has been wanting to write a book to her
He bought a blank book... But despite his good intentions is having trouble getting started
He has spent time with her, but she was too young for her probably to remember
What can we suggest to him to help him get started
Attempting to share guiding loving words.....From Beyond the grave
Thank you