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J.F. Whitaker

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Born

in Providence, Rhode Island, The United States

Website

https://www.jfwhitaker.com

Genre

Memoir, Self Help, Gay and Lesbian

Member Since

January 2020

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After a six-year Navy tour and serving in Vietnam, JF Whitaker returned only to experience PTSD, exposure to Agent Orange, skin cancer, depression, and alcoholism. These struggles and the internal conflict with sexual orientation, brought him to the brink of suicide. He is now an author, recognized thought leader and business driver specializing in organizational change management and leadership development. His memoir tells about his journey of survival and empowerment.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

J.F. Whitaker The best answer is to connect with another like-minded individual that can listen and offer alternative solutions. I had two major blocks during the f…moreThe best answer is to connect with another like-minded individual that can listen and offer alternative solutions. I had two major blocks during the four year process of writing this book:
A. The death of my daughter...friends guided me through the grief process. It took a year.
B. An organizational block...I just couldn't figure out how to put it all together and make sense of the 75,000 words I had written. A life coach bounced ideas back and forth with me until I could find my answer. Eventually the light bulb came on and I broke the manuscript into three parts which seems to have worked well for me. (less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

J.F. Whitaker Seeing the story come to life, especially if it's your story and then having readers say oh, I remember that or the way I remember it was like this. I…moreSeeing the story come to life, especially if it's your story and then having readers say oh, I remember that or the way I remember it was like this. It is a great vehicle for healing, connecting and empowering.(less)

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