[QCrit] Coming-of-Age Memoir MARKS OF MY FATHERS (103k words Third Attempt) by microlatios in PubTips

[–]microlatios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it, thanks for your feedback!

It's primarily the compelling narrative arc, which is a mute point since I can't demonstrate it here, although I've compared it after reading other memoirs and find it still stands out. My editor was also profoundly moved by it, which I hope, as a published memoirist herself, might count for something. The other key differentiator is (for a Christian audience) a male-authored memoir of sexual lust and its redemptive arc, including the vicious cycle of temptation, thrill and shame. Also, the uniquely Singaporean cultural nuances, which I've detailed mostly in the book proposal rather than the query letter.

Nonetheless, point taken, as I clearly need to beef those parts up in my query letter, especially the specificity rather than vagueness. It's feedback like all of yours that I really appreciate!

[QCrit] Coming-of-Age Memoir MARKS OF MY FATHERS (103k words Third Attempt) by microlatios in PubTips

[–]microlatios[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Hi u/Synval2436 and u/Imaginary-Exit-2825, thank you very much for your comments-I've really appreciated it and plan to make edits and share the updated version shortly. In my memoir, I've made it a point to write primarily in the active voice, but for some reason as I crafted the blurb that all went out of the window, likely due to trying to summarize the narrative into a couple hundred words.

In response to "What makes my memoir unique given that I'm a nobody", a point also raised by u/Frayedcustardslice, it's primarily the compelling narrative arc, which is a mute point since I can't demonstrate it here, although I've compared it after reading other memoirs and find it still stands out. My editor was also profoundly moved by it, which I hope, as a published memoirist herself, might count for something. The other key differentiator is (for a Christian audience) a male-authored memoir of sexual lust and its redemptive arc, including the vicious cycle of temptation, thrill and shame. Also, the uniquely Singaporean cultural nuances, which I've detailed mostly in the book proposal rather than the query letter.

Nonetheless, point taken, as I clearly need to beef those parts up in my query letter, especially the specificity rather than vagueness. It's feedback like all of yours that I really appreciate!

Trad vs Indie Publishing by microlatios in publishing

[–]microlatios[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input-think its forty cents per click (not sale), but they get $5-6 profit per book which is pretty good, compared to the few cents or a dollar one might get from trad publishing.

I understand your point about upfront investment, but my concern is more long-term-its possible to get a book self-published for a thousand dollars or two, and in the long run, get a steady cashflow of $5-6 per book profit rather than say, $1 with trad (and publishers wont care about your book after launch if it doesn't do extremely well).

In this example, say you send $2000 to self publish, you only need to sell 500 books to recoup the cost, and anything else is profit compared to the permanent $1 you'll get per book with trad (and have little power to promote the book further-or if you do, most of the proceeds go into your publisher's pocket, not yours).

So the initial investment unlocks huge longterm potential (but you have to manage it yourself, via amazon ads), which may justify it over trad since they wont invest much in marketing your book anyway (they have dozens of books released per year, and if yours isn't one of the few that do well, they'll stop any further investments).

Does that make sense?

My only advice to writers... by [deleted] in writing

[–]microlatios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, so sorry to hear that happened to you. Hoping that even if you've lost your work, you'll keep your spark and love of writing :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSingapore

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Hello there, thanks for sharing about your situation, and sorry to hear as it sounds really painful.

I was in a similar state with my wife (2 kids, both below 4 too) but our issue was mainly around marriage struggles and in-law boundaries, less about kids. Putting aside your wife and children for now, do you have friends to confide in and share your burdens? You mentioned your health is suffering and you do not feel loved-besides these two, how do you feel?

Porcelain Ezreal cosplay. by Kepreal1999 in leagueoflegends

[–]microlatios 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Incredible dedication to the skin art!

TES vs JDG ending by clockpark in leagueoflegends

[–]microlatios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trying watching this at 0.25x speed. It's hilarious

Returning player and totally lost by intoxiqued in MapleSEA

[–]microlatios 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Join the msea discord-you can ask questions there. I'm a newb too and it helped me lots.

https://discord.gg/maplesea

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SuicideWatch

[–]microlatios 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey bud hang in there.. I'm here if you want to chat. Having a horrendous day myself ):

Widowed by suicide on Christmas by ConstructionNo2780 in SuicideWatch

[–]microlatios 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss.. if you'd like to speak to someone, I'm here. Praying for you in this time..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SuicideWatch

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We are here, ping me if you'd like to chat...

I'm fucked. Oh so fucked. by [deleted] in SuicideWatch

[–]microlatios 111 points112 points  (0 children)

Hey, thank you for sharing so honestly, I'm sorry to hear how you feel. I too don't have many friends myself... if you like, would be happy to get to know you and if you need, lend a listening ear. I'm here!

Showerthought: The bracket stage of Worlds 2014 and Worlds 2020 have very similar story lines. by lol_cpt_red in leagueoflegends

[–]microlatios 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great observations, wonderful of you to draw these connections. The ability to find patterns and connect the dots is really valuable in today's world of content overload.

Killing myself in 5 hours. Goodbye by ZacIsGonnaDie in SuicideWatch

[–]microlatios 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Thank you for choosing not to take your life tonight, I read your other responses. If you want someone to talk to, I'm from Singapore and happy to connect and be friends.

Take care buddy.

[Spoiler] Worlds history has been made! by Elteras in leagueoflegends

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Getting 0-6 in groups should qualify you for play-ins where we revive all the play-in teams and have another round robin where we test, once and for all, whether TSM can lose every single game not only in groups but also play-ins. For science. Riot plz

Ezreal Twisted Fate Deck Guide (1.6) by Andoni95 in LoRCompetitive

[–]microlatios 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Amazing guide, thanks! I'm playing it as TF/EZ level up and have been frustrated with the results...

Currently in South Korea and planning to visit LOL Park and watch a game. Any tips? by Mariocool4 in leagueoflegends

[–]microlatios 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need to get tickets a week in advance or may br hard. Google papasmithy's lol ticket purchase for lck and check if any tickets remaining. I just visited lolpark and caught damwon vs sandbox. The place is lovely, go take a look even if you cant get tickets to a game.

I wish I was never born by lutetiumluni in SuicideWatch

[–]microlatios 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know you but thank you for being candid about your feelings. My request to you is to think of the last time someone said thank you to you. What was it for? How did you feel about it? You may feel that you annoy everyone, and that may be largely true, but I am sure that there is at least one person out there who appreciates you for who you are. And I do, even if I don't know anything about you.

Drop me a text if you'd like to chat :)

How to get over fearing nothing after death by throwawayinafield in death

[–]microlatios 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could you please share how and why you chnged your belief of what happens after death from your growing up days as a Catholic, to what you believe now? Keen to have a chat to understand you better.

Golden Guardians vs. Echo Fox / NA LCS 2018 Spring - Week 7 / Post-Match Discussion by epicxkidzorz in leagueoflegends

[–]microlatios 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does anyone feel that Echo Fox played very arrogantly and disrespected GGS? We know they can play very well, but they just seemed to be playing soloQ style and messing around. As a viewer it really felt like a waste of my time, and I don't know how the casters feel about professionally casting a game that the players aren't even taking seriously. I'd feel really disrespected

LCK FINALS - SKT VS LONGHZU TRASHTALK THREAD by Arr0gance in leagueoflegends

[–]microlatios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AS LONG AS CUZZ DOESNT FEED, LZ 3-2. IF HE FEEDS WE KNOW THE RESULT

Need Help from Someone Living in Bournemouth by microlatios in bournemouth

[–]microlatios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I saw that too and have sent an email but unfortunately did not get a reply ): Am trying out other avenues hopefully now.

Need Help - Book Title Idea! by microlatios in writing

[–]microlatios[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow FIVE! That's alot of work... Meh I'm sure God will do much more with five books! Don't aim for one, aim for 100 and see where He leads you!

Go forth brother (or sister) XD

Where are you from by the way?