<div>I started writing essays in 2015 after my parents were diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I didn't have any clear plan or intentions; I simply began writing because of how strong the emotional trauma of dealing with it all became. I didn't realise then that I was processing my grief through writing. Over the following four years, thousands of people read my essays, sent me private messages, and even printed copies to share with their loved ones who were also dealing with the same tragedy.

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<div>Years later, <strong>I am trying to collect these essays into a published book.</strong> I have the services of an incredible writing agent and editor whose values align spiritually with mine, and <strong>I am trying to raise the funds necessary to get my manuscript to a place where we can shop it around to different publishing agents.</strong>

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<div>All the funds raised will be used for a tutorial (outlining) phase;  a Guided Writing (development) phase;  editing and proofreading;  a phase in which we send the re-drafted manuscript out for test-reading and evaluation of responses;  training in how to locate an agent and publisher; support help with drafting marketing material needed to approach and land an agent and publisher;  strategy for negotiating with agents and publishers; review of contracts offered. 

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<div>It is the "whole package" for getting a book to a publisher's table! 

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<div>Any donation of $30 or more will include a signed copy of the book, which I'll send to you. 

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<div>Thank you for any help you can give; I genuinely appreciate it.

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Help Turn My Essays on Grief into a Book

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