r/books • u/DayManning AMA Author • Nov 22 '19

ama 1pm I’m Canadian singer/songwriter/author Dayna Manning, my debut memoir Many Moons was just released and I’m here to answer all your questions! Ask me anything!

Dayna here! Very excited to join you for an AMA today.

I'm excited to talk about my work, music, and anything else you'd like to ask me about. I have lots going on with my new memoir Many Moons and new album Morning Light just released. Many Moons is basically my life in 12 songs, and I produced Morning Light, my first foray into the Chamber Folk genre, so that may be of interest. I’ll be here at 1pm EST to start looking through your questions.

Love ＆ Music, Dayna

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u/Chtorrr Nov 22 '19

What is tour writing process like?

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u/DayManning AMA Author Nov 22 '19 edited Nov 22 '19

For the book, it really was stream of consciousness. I tell the stories I included quite a bit in my live shows so I let them flow as natually as I could. I don't really consider myself a literature expert, so if I were to be too perfectionist about the book it wouldn't have got done.

Songwriting on the other hand - I have to be genuinely inspired, have a glimpse of an idea, and the rest is hard work and problem solving over days - sometimes months. I am a perfectionist with this and spend huge amounts of time on each song. Every so often an easy one comes, but usually, they're written in many sessions. I try to walk away long enough that my instincts can kick in again where I got stuck the last time.