Ask the Author: Daniel Yves Eisner
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Daniel Yves Eisner
My mother was a malignant narcissist. She made my life a living hell.
Daniel Yves Eisner
I am not working on anything new. My goal was to write a memoir which I accomplished. Considering it took me 15 years to get the book written, I am extremely pleased to have accomplished my goal. I am perfectly happy to be a one book writer since my memoir was the only book I ever was ever inspired to write. Right now, I am devoting all my efforts to promoting the one book. That is no easy task for an unknown, one-book writer but I am just as determined to promote the book as I was to write it!!
Daniel Yves Eisner
Get some feedback from a professional writer or teacher about the quality of your writing before you embark on a whole book. You need to make sure that your writing will hold the attention of the reader. I gave a professional writer about twenty pages of my writing to get some feedback as to whether I should go further. He gave me a lot of encouragement and offered to help me along the way. If you find out that your writing needs improvement in some area, by all means take a course or read up on how to smooth out the rough edges. Whatever you do, NEVER give up.
Daniel Yves Eisner
The best thing about being a writer is the rush you get from getting stuff out of your brain, into print, and to into the hands of the reader.
Daniel Yves Eisner
My writer's block lasted 15 years so I finally gave myself a deadline by which the book absolutely had to be finished. Sometimes, putting yourself under pressure may do the trick.
Daniel Yves Eisner
For me, the inspiration to write came from a strong need for catharsis and a desire to help people in the same situation I was in.
Daniel Yves Eisner
I had the desire to help people who find themselves in the same situation I was in, i.e. having to become estranged from a very dysfunctional family. As difficult as estranging yourself from your family might be, it can be a lifesaver........literally.
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