The book you were Born to Write

The Hook

~ gypsy116toast2001 ~ 2 Comments

I’m still reading and participating in the exercises in Kelly Notaras‘ The Book you were Born to Write.

Kelly encourages writers to develop several “hooks” for their book. A hook being a short , attention-grabbing statement that describes the essence of your book and entices readers to want to learn more. She then suggests asking any followers you may have their opinion. So, here we go… Which of these do you like best? Which book would you be mostly likely to read? Is their one that stands out? None? A combination of two or more? Please let me know and again, please honesty and kindness.

  1. Growing up as an undiagnosed autistic woman, trapped in a world of addiction, self-harm, and codependency, living as though invisible and misunderstood. This raw, unflinching memoir reveals my battle to survive, break free from the glass, and finally be seen for who I truly am.
  2. Growing up as an undiagnosed autistic woman, fighting through addiction, self-harm, and codependency, all while feeling invisible in a world that doesn’t understand. This searing memoir is the story of my struggle to survive, break free from the glass, and reclaim life on my own terms.
  3. How not knowing I’m autistic caused me to live a life disconnected from myself and my journey back home.
  4. The author recalls a life of invisibility as an undiagnosed autistic woman and the events that led to her finally learning to live life on her own terms
  5. A memoir of a life of invisibility and how my children, the one I have and the one I almost had, lead to my autism diagnosis and self acceptance.

The Book you were Born to Write

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I’ve been reading The Book you were Born to Write by Kelly Notaras.

I’m only about a third of the way through but so far, I’m finding it helpful. I’ve started working on my first memoir. I have actually written something, not much but something. I still didn’t have a full grasp on what I’m writing. I’ve got the gist but I’m still struggling with the structure and what I want to include. To help, I’ve been reading only writing books and memoirs. I’m using them like a class of sorts.

Anyway, The Book you were Born to Write…Kelly includes exercises that have nothing to do with the actual writing but more of the motivation to write, and getting clearer on your vision. She suggests that you make a mock cover for you book so that you have something tangible to hold in your hands. I don’t have the means to have one actually printed out but I did decide to make one so that I can visualize my book as well, a book. I’d like to know your opinions. Keep in mind that’s it’s really basic (I made it in Google photos in a very short amount of time). Please, if you give your opinion, be honest but also kind. Thank you ❤️