Go back to rewatch clips of the films. Incorporate.
Sabbatical Times
Dennis Etzel Jr.
Monday, July 20, 2026
Revising the Memoir
Through this revision process, I find myself being selective of what I want to use, as well as writing additional work for creating what will become chapters.
I want each chapter to take on a psychological concept or issue paired with the theme.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Monday, June 22, 2026
Knowing Revisions Will Be Developing New Material
I can't say enough, I am feeling the same urge to write new material, as well as develop how to piece together soe of the fragments I wrote last year in a new way.
Is it because of summer? I need to keep summer alive if it means this level of writing.
I also want to make sure I will have time to get this done.
In the Fall, a 9am class means I can arrive on campus and prepare for the day at 7am. Maybe the afternoon will be of assessments?
This book is one of the best "experiments" I have attempted. By giving myself the time to accomplish, I feel I can create the best possible. I hear of others needing to crank out their book post-contract, and maybe that works, too? I want to explore if it does. I want to ask them.
For me, it is finding the level of engagement without anxiety. That I know I am revising now, before I show the draft.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Speaking with Emily Rems
How embarassing! I should have sent Emily a description of my book ahead of time before speaking through zoom. They are so generous and gracious, though, to talk about getting my elevator pitch ready. To change the name of the book.
So going forward with FILMS THAT HEAL: MY YEAR OF MOVIE MAGIC
What do I need to develop, while cut the things that might not belong--like the fast food section.
I think the writing allowed some catharsis which I can also cut--like revising (boundary making) or even cutting Ferris Bueler section.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Sections to work on
Kimberley Section - - deep shame and grief, moving forward
women's writing in memoir, groups, and such - - movies about women - - - twentieth century women is noah's own love letter to being raised by women
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Trees
Trees, Kansas attitudes, real issues, performance, and not having a natural touchstone, but a movie theater one
Work on for memoir
Look to see what I have