On Point : A Guide to Writing the Military Story PDF, EPUB, TXT
9781612347776 English 1612347770 "On point" is a military term used to designate the infantryman who will lead patrol, the riskiest of all positions. Writing is risky business, too. For the veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress, writing can trigger painful and disturbing flashbacks. But writing is also risky for the ego. It's one thing to write a military story, especially a story based on authentic experiences; it is quite another to muster the courage to share that story with others for critique and feedback.In "On Point," Tracy Crow, an award-winning military journalist, former Marine Corps officer, college writing professor, military novelist, memoirist, and editor, presents a roadmap for writing an authentic military story. Drawing from her personal experiences and those of other veteran writers, and from the insights of noteworthy writing and teaching professionals, "On Point" is the guide Crow wished she'd had when she first began writing about her military experience. While writing guidebooks abound, no book specifically addresses the unique challenges and rewards facing soldiers who risk reliving their personal traumas to craft a military story drawn with courage and candor. "On Point" is a guide for any writer who wishes to tell an authentic military story, developed especially for veterans and their families for whom writing may serve as a form of healing., Personal writing can be risky for anyone, but for military veterans, especially those suffering from post-traumatic stress, sharing stories can trigger painful and disturbing flashbacks. Writing is also risky for the ego. It is one thing to write a military story, especially one based on authentic experiences; it is quite another to muster the courage to share that story with others for critique and feedback. Award-winning journalist and author Tracy Crow presents a roadmap for writing an authentic, persuasive military story. Drawing from her personal experiences and those of other veteran writers, and from the insights of noteworthy writing and teaching professionals, On Point is the guide Crow wishes she'd had when she first began writing about her military experience. No previous writing guide specifically addresses the unique challenges and rewards facing soldiers who want to craft their military story with courage and candor.
9781612347776 English 1612347770 "On point" is a military term used to designate the infantryman who will lead patrol, the riskiest of all positions. Writing is risky business, too. For the veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress, writing can trigger painful and disturbing flashbacks. But writing is also risky for the ego. It's one thing to write a military story, especially a story based on authentic experiences; it is quite another to muster the courage to share that story with others for critique and feedback.In "On Point," Tracy Crow, an award-winning military journalist, former Marine Corps officer, college writing professor, military novelist, memoirist, and editor, presents a roadmap for writing an authentic military story. Drawing from her personal experiences and those of other veteran writers, and from the insights of noteworthy writing and teaching professionals, "On Point" is the guide Crow wished she'd had when she first began writing about her military experience. While writing guidebooks abound, no book specifically addresses the unique challenges and rewards facing soldiers who risk reliving their personal traumas to craft a military story drawn with courage and candor. "On Point" is a guide for any writer who wishes to tell an authentic military story, developed especially for veterans and their families for whom writing may serve as a form of healing., Personal writing can be risky for anyone, but for military veterans, especially those suffering from post-traumatic stress, sharing stories can trigger painful and disturbing flashbacks. Writing is also risky for the ego. It is one thing to write a military story, especially one based on authentic experiences; it is quite another to muster the courage to share that story with others for critique and feedback. Award-winning journalist and author Tracy Crow presents a roadmap for writing an authentic, persuasive military story. Drawing from her personal experiences and those of other veteran writers, and from the insights of noteworthy writing and teaching professionals, On Point is the guide Crow wishes she'd had when she first began writing about her military experience. No previous writing guide specifically addresses the unique challenges and rewards facing soldiers who want to craft their military story with courage and candor.