>want to write a book comparing my experiences as an enlisted

start with the ending and work backwards from there

>>8414928

It's not over yet, though. I'm not sure how to begin with an ending that hasn't occurred yet

>>8414920
link all the experiences together by the shared act of sodomy wherever you go.

hire a ghost writer

>>8414982

It was mostly metaphorical sodomy performed by the very real Department of Defense

>>8414920
Why wouldn't you want to sound elitist and holier than thou?

>>8414942
What he's saying is come up with ideas for an ending and pick one you like to base the rest around before you try to write anything else.

Whether your career itself is ongoing or not is irrelevant.