by drsusan | Sep 16, 2013 | Stories, Writing
As I continue to edit the book, the stories seem to take on a life of their own. Some have somehow squeezed into several chapters: others are too short and need more more more. I’ve been dividing the stories that want to be in so many places to keep parts in...
by drsusan | Sep 11, 2013 | Stories
I’ve made a list of all the interviews and am going back through all the ones that don’t seem to have enough space in the book so far. What fun! I keep finding bits and pieces that I’ve forgotten about. Phoebe and her husband, for example, renovated...
by drsusan | Sep 10, 2013 | Stories
This is the interview that got me started collecting life histories. I was in my very first class in my doctoral program. It was a course in adult development, and since I knew I would be researching the effects of college on women’s self-esteem, I interviewed...
by drsusan | Aug 6, 2013 | Learning, Personal Development, Writing
Whew! I’ve had the most marvelous time collecting stories from fifty incredible women. Now the harder part – finishing the book. And documenting the process here. A few lessons learned so far: 1. Yes, it’s true – you get what you pay for...
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