Ask the Author: L. Dieudonné Lemmert
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L. Dieudonné Lemmert
I would say: Fight it with habit and discipline. I think writer's block really is a lack of self-confidence and a penchant of listening to this voice in our head that tells us "Who do you think you are? Why do you think you can do this?"
Once we realize that books are written one page at a time, we could develop a firm habit of writing 1-2 pages everyday or evening, and we should just stick with it.
Once we realize that books are written one page at a time, we could develop a firm habit of writing 1-2 pages everyday or evening, and we should just stick with it.
L. Dieudonné Lemmert
The experience that during the writing process, things change and emerge. I am one of the people who do need an outline of a story before starting to write, but once you write, things become dynamic and change in unexpected ways. For someone like me who likes to be in control during his daytime job, it's quite the trip!
L. Dieudonné Lemmert
If you feel true passion, then don't let anyone dissuade you. But keep in mind that books are written one page at a time. So just sit down and write a page - today! It doesn't have to be perfect; you can still edit later.
L. Dieudonné Lemmert
I started working on a sequel. I am afraid it will be very dark, and it will be part Sci-FI, part thriller. There will be a lot more story than in my first book, "Life, Unedited". Philosophically, I will further explore the theme of how humans ought to interact with animals and the natural environment. I still plan to construct a decent, happy ending, although it may be bitter-sweet.
L. Dieudonné Lemmert
Interesting question. What happened to me was that I was daydreaming up the outline of the story and then the two main characters (a genetically altered woman and a natural man) kept on talking in my mind - bickering, actually. I couldn't shut them up so I thought I might as well write them down as they had already acquired a tenuous existence. Interestingly, I saw on the Amazon author's page that Stephanie Meier had quite a similar experience.
L. Dieudonné Lemmert
I think the book has two roots: (1) When I had a personal health crisis, I got into touch with health providers who cared, and I experienced the importance of human connectedness (2) I work in biotech and know about the incredible benefits gene therapy and gene editing will bring. But I also read Jennifer Doudna's book and know about the dangers.
Putting the two together: How can we modify ourselves genetically and still remain human?
Putting the two together: How can we modify ourselves genetically and still remain human?
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