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Azur, very cryptic.
Often it is not a bad as one thinks it would be once things are out. Someone said that one man's sins are anothers pecadillos, and I think time does that also for many things.
Although I'm hardly one to be posing as socially sensitive.
posted by
majroj
on May 14, 2007 at 7:40 AM
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Re: People never believe my story anyway, and I spent my childhood as a lia
The timing was perfect and terrible. If it wouldn't upset so many people, I could have told quite the tale.
posted by
Azur
on May 14, 2007 at 7:12 AM
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Re: Hmmmm. Let's get "pragmatic" (i.e., vent my prejudices)
Majroj, I wanted to use a non de plume but they didn't want me to.
Most people won't see it and yes I did hallucinate a little. A nice work of creative non-fiction.
Haha
posted by
Azur
on May 14, 2007 at 6:57 AM
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I think, Azur...if anyone could pull it off, you could.
While you speak from the heart, I also see you as careful, guarded, protective of yourself and others...an intelligent writer. I've never known you, in blogs, to expose others or to exploit at all. Would love to hear if you are going to go for it and then would love to know where to read it! GOod luck!!
posted by
ginnieb
on May 10, 2007 at 12:16 AM
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Saw your comment on one of my silly blogs & glad to see you're
out & about. Hope the writing's going gang busters and all's well with you. :)
posted by
Pat_B
on May 9, 2007 at 7:21 AM
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In one hand you have
your dream coming true and in the other you have the people who stood by you and watched you get to this point. They will understand and get over it. Hey they might not even read it they will tell you off if they did. It's your break I say go for it and good luck.
posted by
8-ball
on May 2, 2007 at 9:02 PM
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Azur
Maybe it is the start of the GOOD column? I couldn't do what you are considering, and live to repeat it - unless I unraveled my present life first. Good luck.
posted by
johnmacnab
on April 29, 2007 at 6:52 AM
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People never believe my story anyway, and I spent my childhood as a liar,
so, I have the storytelling down. I combine truth and reality and I never know which part will be more accepted or attractive to readers or listeners until I have spilled the story.
But, I have to admit that people repeat the parts that I am more embarrassed about telling than the mundane bits. Sensationalism rules, but in today's world, it also dies quickly, except within the immediate family.
This week I am calling myself the President of AMPI in Mexico's sister-in-law. I like to brag about relatives nowadays and keep myself color coded to the wall paper in the set's backdrop.
Money makes the difference, I find, in storytelling. If the story might bring money, then most people will opt to tell theirs. The timing is important, too.
My ex's now ex-wife was courted in Hollywood about doing her "Cinderella" life story, until it (meaning her Cinderella life) all fell apart and the screen play hadn't even been written. heh heh heh heh heh
Timing....and dinero
posted by
benzinha
on April 29, 2007 at 2:37 AM
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i think majroj made some great comments - especially the last bit
about disclosure!!! LOL
Seriously, if you have the time to write it - do it, even if it doesn't end up printed. There may come a time when you are ready to do so. In reality - I don't think it will be a problem with bloggers here being exposed - if they in fact see the article. It will be more about revealing who you are and people being able to link your blogs with a real person. That is a personal decision you need to make, and that is what will be difficult.
posted by
littlemspickles
on April 28, 2007 at 1:53 PM
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Hmmmm. Let's get "pragmatic" (i.e., vent my prejudices)
1. How many of the people who you have communicated with on the Internet are going to see this and know it's your writing unless you tell them where/when it is? And of them, how many will be truly hurt? And of them, how many would begrudge you a shot at some decent dough?
2. Use a nom de pen!!
3. Combine characters. Hallucinate a little. Worked for Hunter Thompson and Ken Kesey.
4. Remember which side is real, and that those of us here who read you will forgive you (mostly, and if it is the truth).
5. You can use me. Except for the militant stuff. And the anti-Bush stuff. And the anti-organized religion stuff. And the self-revealing stuff, the stuff that hurt other people's feelings, the stuff about blogging...
I'll send you a list of approved material and a nondisclosure agreement next week. (haha)
posted by
majroj
on April 28, 2007 at 8:33 AM
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What a great opportunity, Azur. It's a dilemma, I know, but one for
which you will undoubtedly find an suitable answer. In the end, it will remain your decision and yours alone. Tell your editor I'm ready for my big break (aren't we all?).
posted by
saul_relative
on April 27, 2007 at 1:36 PM
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posted by
Amanda__
on April 27, 2007 at 10:56 AM
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azur
it's quite a dilemma and I don't know what I would do. The answer will come to you I'm sure. Good luck...
posted by
mneme
on April 27, 2007 at 5:39 AM
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good things will always happen for good people.
posted by
star4sky5
on April 26, 2007 at 8:16 PM
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Azur
I hope you will. Probably the timing is just right for you to do it.
posted by
TAPS.
on April 26, 2007 at 5:24 PM
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Would it be possible to write
under a psuedonym? It wouldn't be anonymous, but it wouldn't be your real name either.
What it comes down to is the price of telling this story worth what it could do for your career. It's hard for me to really comment since I don't know what the secret entails or who it would affect. But for me, that would be part of the equation... cost of revelation vs. cost of keeping silent. Will it help you? Will it help others? Could it mean bringing light into a dark corner of your life that might be painful at first, but would eventually bring healing? Or would it cause pain with no healing? Pain for friends and family that might feel exploited? Is it possible to turn this into a fictional story where the topic is explored more comfortably? Is it possible to tell this editor that you aren't comfortable with this topic but offer up another one?
I know, I know, all these questions don't really answer anything. Sorry. I have a feeling you will weigh your options and find the best path for you.
posted by
TVBlogger
on April 26, 2007 at 3:28 PM
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Azur
I'm one of those who believes you write from the heart, but I also know how guarded you are. The "stories" you tell are never disappointing, but from time to time I get the impression it's not the whole story, so to speak. I don't have a problem with that. I do it myself quite often. In fact, I'm more leery of those who hold nothing back. It smacks of a reckless disregard to friends and family who may not want some things posted where the world can potentially see it.
If you can find a happy medium between what you can/can't/should/shouldn't discuss, go for it. I wouldn't count on it not being seen however. With the internet, the world has become incredibly small. News travels fast. Instantaneous even. And just imagine if the articles are tremendously successful, moreso than you anticipated. Surely the offers for TV interviews would come pouring in. You couldn't keep much a secret then.
posted by
Talion
on April 26, 2007 at 1:04 PM
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Re: Azur, do you think the subjects of your article will actually read it?
Pat B, it is possible they will read it. I have been invited to write about my virtual life. People in my real life will read it too and it may leave them with questions.
posted by
Azur
on April 26, 2007 at 12:41 PM
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Azur, do you think the subjects of your article will actually read it?
If you use a pseudonym, or a different locale, they may not recognize themselves.
In any case I recommend starting with the facts, Ma'am, getting it all down on paper, and then let your inner censor have her say... When I worked for a local newspaper I wrote a series on alcoholism based on some first-hand experiences. Ticked off the ones involved even though I changed the names and nobody else would have known it was them, but they got over it and later admitted it was a good thing. :)
posted by
Pat_B
on April 26, 2007 at 7:01 AM
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Stick with it though
Sounds like a real opportunity?
posted by
malcolm
on April 26, 2007 at 1:44 AM
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All comes according to the time it has to come .
posted by
afzal50
on April 25, 2007 at 8:44 PM
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All comes according to the time it has to come .
posted by
afzal50
on April 25, 2007 at 8:44 PM
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Good luck whatever happens.
A smile
and a rose!
from =^..^=Bo and me too!
posted by
Whacky
on April 25, 2007 at 7:09 PM
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