Ask the Author: Stephanie Bosco-Ruggiero
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Stephanie Bosco-Ruggiero
I queried the publisher with an idea to write a book of stories about real life adoptive families that would inspire people. They weren't exactly looking to do something like that and suggested instead that they would like to publish a practical guide to adopting older children. It seemed like a big challenge but I'm not one to shy away from challenges, so I said, sure I can do that. The outline of the book emerged from my knowledge of child welfare and adoption. It was an amazing process to go from query, to outline, to sample chapters, to draft manuscript! My coauthors were critical to making sure the clinical material in the book was right.
Stephanie Bosco-Ruggiero
I get into the zone by focusing my mind and writing an outline. If the words don't come easily, I write stream of consciousness and shape it up later. Just getting anything on paper makes it easier to get into the zone the next time I sit down.
Stephanie Bosco-Ruggiero
I just started a doctoral program in social work research so I don't have time to start another book, but I have submitted another peer reviewed journal article. After I experience what it's like to have a book published I will begin thinking about another book.
Stephanie Bosco-Ruggiero
My advice is figure out what your niche is - if you're a nonfiction writer. Make sure you come up with an idea that's marketable. What topic will appeal to a broad audience? For nonfiction writers, I would suggest joining a writing group in your community or online. Share your material and get feedback from other writers. They will be honest with you.
Stephanie Bosco-Ruggiero
I don't consider myself a writer per se, but researcher and a writer. I write all kinds of material - articles, web copy, and now a book. For me writing has always come naturally. The thing I enjoy most about writing is the flow of it. Once you get started it seems to take on a life of its own. You can constantly improve on what you've written - it's a never-ending creative process.
Stephanie Bosco-Ruggiero
I write like I'm creating a quilt. I write down anything that comes to mind if I'm having a block then I build on that outline the next time I sit down to write. Your first go at a topic does not have to make sense. Write anything that comes to mind and the next day the writing will flow. Your mind will be thinking about what to write next even if you don't consciously realize it. It's really an amazing process.
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