Recent content by amiulysses

Aha, thanks, that message made me smile! Yeah, I am afraid of my writing not being any good, and I might as well admit it, but my ego is extremely fragile and I hate being rejected. I mean, that's the same now with me trying to get a part-time job, it's been months, and I find the whole process...

notBrad: Thanks a bunch for the offer! When I do start writing (which might be a while yet, because I'm going to do a lot of research first), I'll probably make another thread on here asking for help. Thank you so much for offering! lgelb: Unfortunately not. I've got a bunch of manuscripts...

Just wanted to say that I got your last message and I really appreciate you clearing those things up for me. I'll reply in depth to that and your other PM as soon as I'm able to send private messages, but for now, thanks a lot.

chally: I really, really appreciate that message! Thank you so much, it means a lot, and I wanted to say that I really, really admire your courage (and everyone's courage) in fighting against this nightmare. Thank you.

affected: Yes, of course, and I intended to approach somebody once I get the draft somewhere good. It will take a long while, but I'm really appreciative of the support that you and others have given, and I just wanted to thank everyone who shared stories about their loved ones' fight against...

Do you mind if I wait till I get to 25 posts to reply to you, then, because I don't really wish to discuss what was in our PM over public visitor messages?

cheerleader: Thank you so much for your words of support. They mean a lot, since I was very hesitant about coming on these forums at all, and I will definitely research as much as I can about ALS. I believe I haven't even scratched the surface yet, but before I attempt to write anything, I will...

Oh no, you're not coming across as negative at all, and I definitely want this to be as accurate as possible. I apologize if I'm not being clear or using the wrong terms (I really, really, really am scared that I'm going to upset somebody by being indelicate, so I really want to apologize in...

Nikki J: No, that's actually an interesting thought, because one of the other main characters in my book is adopted, and there's no reason why I couldn't make it so that this character is adopted and has an unknown family history of ALS. affected: I chose to write about ALS because I was...

Hi - I'm so sorry, I'm such an idiot, I can't seem to figure out how I'm supposed to reply to your private message? Do I have to be an advanced member or something like that?

cheerleader: I certainly understand where you're coming from; do you think it would be better if I made him in his early-to-mid 30s, then? Atsugi: I've got your message, thank you very much for the helpful information, I'll reply in just a second. affected: Indeed, I get what you're saying...

cheerleader: Thank you, I'll look into that at once! I forgot to mention that he refuses to seek medical help for the first two years of having symptoms, as they are still mild and he's in his late 20s and pretty much feels invincible and thinks that it can't possibly be a medical condition. He...

notBrad: Thanks; I was wondering if there would be a strong objection to me writing about this, but it's nice to know that at least someone thinks I should go for it. Atsugi: Thanks very much for the information! I did not know that ALS causes physical pain to the point of requiring morphine...

Hello all, I do not have a diagnosis of ALS, but I intend to write a novel where the main character has ALS; I hasten to add that I want to approach this with the utmost respect, and not reduce this character to just his diagnosis. I believe that having a diagnosis of ALS is just one aspect of...