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I want to add my story.How I realised I needed help,found that help and now I can help others.So,where in the book should my story go? Should it be included as part of the introduction?
You're welcome to suggest topics too.
Thanks for your help.
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I think if it's in your introduction it can be tricky because you want the reader to trust you as they read on. Writing about your own turning point I'd say wouldn't serve the book well in the intro unless you work back to it throughout the book at least a few times, so the reader knows it's someone relatable that they're reading all this advice from.
Curious to know if you'll base the advice in the book purely on your own experiences and observations or you'll include those of your friends, family, etc. All the best with this, it's the kind of book all of us need at some point I suspect, so go for it!
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I think it'd be very interesting to see a dating book, for either gender, that unpacks the societal expectations of dating (think of all the inaccurate and often harmful stereotypes out there about how men and women approach relationships, sex, etc.) and provides useful, actionable tips about how to get around all of that noise to meaningfully connect with another human being.
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Sorry for the late reply.victorycoffee wrote: ↑03 Jan 2018, 21:15 You need to find a way to stand apart from the bulk of the tacky and sleazy "10 ways to make girls fall for you" style books. If it were me, I'd find 5-8 key themes, spend a chapter on each, and use real stories from different people's experiences to help build your point. You can put parts from your story into the relevant sections to show how your experience confirms the points you're trying to make.
Thank you for your perfect suggestions. You're right on the money there.I understand how your suggestion can improve such a book.
I do want to be the genuine advice giver.I know I'm on the right track there.
Thanks again.
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Thank you.kegoffeney wrote: ↑18 Mar 2018, 14:43
I think it'd be very interesting to see a dating book, for either gender, that unpacks the societal expectations of dating (think of all the inaccurate and often harmful stereotypes out there about how men and women approach relationships, sex, etc.) and provides useful, actionable tips about how to get around all of that noise to meaningfully connect with another human being.
I'm glad I've been encouraged to focus on a genuine book giving real advice.I found it comforting as I read it through at times. I like all the suggestions. I'm so pleased that I'm on the right track.
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