Another fantastic video, Wendy👍👍👍! I love it how you always show lots of examples making whatever you say super clear. And yes, I can see how finding examples must take a lot of time but just know that they and you are truly appreciated! It's also reassuring to hear you say you can have both the younger and older narrators in the same book, in the same scene even as I've wondered about that. So - THANK YOU so much!
Thank you for your "older wiser" advice for struggling memoir writers. I'm tempted to write a memoir about how your advice has helped me take my writing from being all over the place to be focused and structured. - Glenn
I love all your teaching about memoir, Wendy, and am grateful that you make it available without charge. I have recommended your channel to other writers and will do that again after watching this video. Currently collaborating with two other writers on a three-story volume of memoirs with related themes, I know my collaborators will find this information helpful, too. Thank you again!
WOW. Very helpful insights Wendy. I love the history around the older wiser narrator and it is referred to as the Greek Chorus. I can just picture towns folk speaking as one voice to the audience in a Shakespearean theater. I am so grateful for all the hours of work you put into a 19 minute video. Can't wait for your next tutorial.
Wonderful Wendy ! I was hanging off your every word ! The examples really did help to cement the difference on that older wiser narrator. Yes it did come up like can you use both and then you panic 😱 so now I have clarity . You are such a blessing Big hugs 🤗 Kaz
Such a brilliant post Wendy! This information that you have so generously imparted, couldn't have been more helpful. That's something I have pondered for years. Writing about past events has that innocent charm, but also more accurately tells the perspective and context of the situation's effect upon the child. It feels very personal, but simultaneously seems to restrict the use of language to that a child would understand. However, as you so eloquently consider here, there's no reason why you shouldn't utilize this as a tool and interject with a retrospective voice to balance and open back up the language that isn't really available to the younger voice. Really enjoyed this, thanks Wendy!😊
Great summary of the video, Tim. I'm glad you took away from this video exactly what I wanted you to! I really have wanted to make this video for such a long time. Glad you found it helpful. 😁
Great video. Love the examples to show clearly what you mean and providing different samples is very helpful. I struggled with the adult narrator and how to throw it in - whether from time to time or as the narrator on its own. I like your showing the options.
Very helpful, thank you! I am currently struggling to build a framework of adult structure and understanding around terrifying and confusing childhood experiences. There is a memoir in here somewhere…and i will find it! This video is exactly the topic I need, when I need it. I will rewatch again and again. Well done, Wendy!
Thank you for so many great examples. This was a great video. Sometimes, if you’re very clever, you can give away the ending - and the audience will forget! Think about the narrator in American Beauty
This was great, and you really nailed those examples. Thanks so much.
Thanks, Sue! Appreciate it 😀
Another fantastic video, Wendy👍👍👍! I love it how you always show lots of examples making whatever you say super clear. And yes, I can see how finding examples must take a lot of time but just know that they and you are truly appreciated! It's also reassuring to hear you say you can have both the younger and older narrators in the same book, in the same scene even as I've wondered about that. So - THANK YOU so much!
Thank you for your "older wiser" advice for struggling memoir writers. I'm tempted to write a memoir about how your advice has helped me take my writing from being all over the place to be focused and structured. - Glenn
Glenn, that's the nicest comment ever! Ha. Made me laugh. Glad the writing advice helps!
I love all your teaching about memoir, Wendy, and am grateful that you make it available without charge. I have recommended your channel to other writers and will do that again after watching this video. Currently collaborating with two other writers on a three-story volume of memoirs with related themes, I know my collaborators will find this information helpful, too. Thank you again!
Thanks, Kathi! I really did love nerding out on this video. Glad it resonated with you too. 😀
WOW. Very helpful insights Wendy. I love the history around the older wiser narrator and it is referred to as the Greek Chorus. I can just picture towns folk speaking as one voice to the audience in a Shakespearean theater. I am so grateful for all the hours of work you put into a 19 minute video. Can't wait for your next tutorial.
Just don't start referring to your older, wiser narrator as the Greek chorus in your memoir. 😝 Thanks for the comment, Carol!
I love the way you explain things, so succinct, you keep it simple. Brilliant. ❤
Thanks, Carrie! 😄
Wonderful Wendy ! I was hanging off your every word ! The examples really did help to cement the difference on that older wiser narrator. Yes it did come up like can you use both and then you panic 😱 so now I have clarity . You are such a blessing
Big hugs 🤗 Kaz
Thanks, Kaz! Glad the examples helped. 💕
Such a brilliant post Wendy! This information that you have so generously imparted, couldn't have been more helpful. That's something I have pondered for years. Writing about past events has that innocent charm, but also more accurately tells the perspective and context of the situation's effect upon the child. It feels very personal, but simultaneously seems to restrict the use of language to that a child would understand. However, as you so eloquently consider here, there's no reason why you shouldn't utilize this as a tool and interject with a retrospective voice to balance and open back up the language that isn't really available to the younger voice. Really enjoyed this, thanks Wendy!😊
Great summary of the video, Tim. I'm glad you took away from this video exactly what I wanted you to! I really have wanted to make this video for such a long time. Glad you found it helpful. 😁
@memoirwritingforgeniuses What date in January is your book released?😊
11th January. @@timporter8886
Really helpful - thank-you Wendy!!
Thanks, Cathy! Miss you 💞
@@memoirwritingforgeniuses Miss you too xx
Great video. Love the examples to show clearly what you mean and providing different samples is very helpful. I struggled with the adult narrator and how to throw it in - whether from time to time or as the narrator on its own. I like your showing the options.
Thanks, Shanti. Because the older, wiser narrator has been around literature for forever, it's hard to get it wrong or add it in the wrong place.
Very helpful, thank you! I am currently struggling to build a framework of adult structure and understanding around terrifying and confusing childhood experiences. There is a memoir in here somewhere…and i will find it!
This video is exactly the topic I need, when I need it. I will rewatch again and again. Well done, Wendy!
You just gave me an idea for a new video! 👏
Loved it - thank you!
Thanks so much! 😃
Excellent stuff
Thank you!!! 😁
Another insightful and well researched video, Wendy! Confirms my choice to use both narrators’ perspectives. I hope I’m doing it successfully!
Elyane, I think you are probably successful at everything you do! Love your talent and hard work
Thank you for so many great examples. This was a great video. Sometimes, if you’re very clever, you can give away the ending - and the audience will forget! Think about the narrator in American Beauty
Great example! Love it
Great Video! I am looking forward to your new book; The Memoir Engineering Syystem. Can we preorder?
I'll keep you posted! I'll send out notifications to my email list, Jeanne.