Would I change any of the published stories or essays I’ve written? No, thankfully. Let’s hope it remains that way as my college memoir, Determination: Mother of Five Conquers College, will be published on May 6, 2025. Just in time for Mother’s Day!
With my published stories or essays, I hope the writing is tight and loaded with tension. I hope it builds to a climax. Like many writers, I hope the critique partner, book coach, or editor offered solid advice in directing the creation of my stories or essays.
Yes, writers need assistance with their creations. We need eyes on our pages to see if what we’ve said makes sense. To find out what is missing. What’s confusing to a reader. No. A writer shouldn’t publish alone. Publishing is a business made up of many experts to help bring about a solid story or memoir. One that contains backstory for the characters, the reasons why a character acts the way she does. A story or memoir that contains strong themes to help the reader. A story a reader can feel immersed in. This. This is what I’m hoping for my college memoir.
Publishing, as a business, makes this memoir even scarier to produce. I am sending out into the world my personal struggles in education. Family dynamics and difficulties. Beliefs and behaviors.
But.
I am also birthing a new creation of hope. Of courage. Of surmounting obstacles. Of taking the time needed to move forward in life. With dreams. For myself as well as for my children.
Here’s hoping I won’t wish to change anything once Determination: Mother of Five Conquers College is published on May 6, 2025. How about you? Are there published stories or essays you wish you could change after they have been published?
I’ve written another essay for Business Insider about needing to drop my Statistics I course early in my college career. The stress. The doubt. The dangers to family life. I’ll let you know when it becomes live.
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Sometimes our pithy statements (so we think) are downright confusing. What we say makes sense in our minds but, makes none at all.
So true, Bill. This is why we need others to read our work. To make sure it all makes sense. Thanks so much for visiting Adventures in Writing and leaving a comment. Enjoy your day!
You have a release date – that’s awesome!
No real changes I would want to make, either.
Thank you, Alex. I’m sooo nervous. Thanks for all you do to assist writers with their insecurities. Have a beautiful day!
It’s awesome you have a release date. I hope you don’t wish you made changes either. But I think as we grow as writers we might see things we’d do a little differently. It’s okay.
We do grow as writers, Natalie. As long as we don’t find anything that truly bothers us in our published works later in our careers, we’re good. Thank you for your good wishes. Have a beautiful day.
I wouldn’t change anything – certainly not to something already out there. If there are things to improve I’d rather take those lessons into what I’m working on next.
That’s a good idea, Nick! Bravo to you! All the luck with your next release. Stay strong!
Congratulations as your story goes out into the world! Best wishes as you navigate the world or publication!
Thank you so much, Liza. I truly appreciate your good wishes. I’m scared. I’m nervous. But it is time. Have a beautiful day!
Congratulations, Victoria! That is wonderful news. So happy for you. Thanks for co-hosting!
Thank you so much, Joylene. I truly appreciate your good wishes. Like I told Liza above. I’m scared. I’m nervous. But it is time.
Thank YOU for cohosting this month. Have a beautiful day!
Congratulations on your release! I love the title.
Thank you for your kind words, Lee. They mean a lot. Here’s hoping everything works out all right. Have a beautiful weekend!
Best of luck on this new book. The title alone should garner a ton of sales.
Oh, I sure hope so, Jacqui. I truly appreciate your kind words. They mean a lot. Have a beautiful weekend!
And I thought three (1 + twins) was bad. Kudos to you for managing five! Best of luck on your new release.
I have three plus twins at the end, Melissa. And I wouldn’t change a thing. Of course, it wasn’t easy. But you realize that. Have a beautiful weekend!
Congratulations! That has to be one of the best titles I’ve ever heard. Great point about how we need others’ help with our writing.
Welcome to Adventures in Writing, Jenni. Thank you so much for your kind words. Wow! I really appreciate them. Here’s hoping everything goes well. All best to you!
Congrats on the upcoming release!
Thank you so much, Sarah. I truly appreciate that. Have a beautiful weekend!