A *writer* friend of mine sent me a link to a writing contest. I think I have a great storyline, but there is a catch. What I want to write about is not fiction, but rather non-fiction. It's a true story about something that happened in my life. So, I ask her, "Can I write about something true and submit it as fiction?" She replies, "As you know, truth is stranger than fiction."
Long story short: I was burned when I was a child. I don't mean burned by a stove or a hot pot that was left to simmer too long. I mean an explosion that engulfed my body in flames. How would a child handle it? How would a Mother navigate unchartered waters on how to raise a child with disfiguring scars and circumvent the stares/biases in our society? It's a good baseline, but could I translate my story to a *small* audience OR could this story transcend to other bio lines (autism, epilepsy, paralysis, etc.) ? Thoughts would be much appreciated.
I'm counting on my "writer friends" to help me out here. ALL comments welcomed!
It's Been Awhile....
14 years ago
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