Forever Young Autobiographies

Case study: Canadian Property Master’s entertaining life story goes behind the scenes of film and TV hits. They Don't Pay Me To Say No: My Life in Film and Television Props by Dean Goodine details nearly four decades on sets with Hollywood stars. Certainly this book gives a humorous and sometimes hair-raising account of what it takes to deliver the goods on screen. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What inspire...

Case study: How I started recording my father’s memories in 3 steps. Father’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with the fathers or father figures in your life. Certainly make memories and remember stories that can be incorporated into a life-story project. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What prompted me to interview my dad * How I overcame interview challenges * The progress we have made so far *...

How to understand genetic memory theory. Unique and quirky details come up when you sit down to create a life story. Indeed there could be a genetic explanation! ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What is the genetic memory definition * Genetic memory examples * How does genetic memory work * Memories are incredible and mysterious! ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/genetic...

Book review: Behind the headlines of murder, land use and green laws. The Winter Road by Kate Holden is a home-grown Aussie tragedy about a global dilemma. In short, who is entitled to benefit from land: humans, plants, animals, or their future generations? ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What this life story published by Black Inc is all about * Interesting ideas about land use and environmental laws * Writi...

What a writing coach wants you to know about how to start a memoir or life story. How to start a book about a life can be daunting to us all. But there are tricks for getting those first few words and stories down. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * How to write a better story using guiding questions * Best sections to start writing first * How to write a good book by remembering fun times * Why reverse psycholo...

Quick and easy life-story fixes from a writing coach. A good writing and editing coach can be a lifesaver during a life-story project. In short, they will keep you on track and help improve your work. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * How to use editing skills to create interesting story starts * Life-story coach ideas to boost tone and voice * Book coach tips for easy-to-read copy * See how coaching calls can...

Everything you need to know about finding writing time with kids. As a mum I know kids fill your life with love and responsibility. But there are definitely ways to navigate this season and make life story progress. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * How to sanely find life balance with kids * My tried and proven writing routine ideas * Achieve a balanced life with a little help * Create life stories while looki...

Best quotes for midyear motivation and inspiration. Midyear is the perfect time to refocus your life-story goals and projects. So give your writing and creating an added boost with inspiring positive quotes. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Words of encouragement to get started * Writing success quotes to inspire a first draft * Inspirational words for finalising your work * Get reinvigorated to take action on...

Case study: Californian author's life story rides ups and downs of life. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Why this Brentwood business consultant started writing * How he wrote this Library Tales Publishing life story * This hi-tech worker from Palo Alto's top writing tips * Realise stories can help others successfully ride waves of life ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/...

How life-story videos and family history videos can save family memories. It was wonderful to catch up recently with Moving Memories founder Nicola Kane from New Zealand. Together we talked about all things life stories and how emotionally engaging legacy videos can be. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * How Nicola's dad inspired her to record family history * Discover how legacy videos are quick to make * Why i...

Amazing secrets about sharing important life lessons learned. Life-story projects help us reflect on lessons learnt through our lives. Certainly this is valuable to us individually and to others, now and in the future. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Why sharing deep life lessons is important * Topics for valuable life lessons * How to record your best life lessons * Working example to learn from the past * B...

Book review: What you ought to know about this stolen child, storyteller and leader. Tell Me Why: The story of my life and my music by Archie Roach is about finding family, music and purpose. Certainly, it is sad and confronting in parts, however, overall it offers an undeniable message of hope and love. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What this Simon and Schuster Australia publication is all about * How this...

Case study: Idaho field biologist's life story is a surefire nature fix. Wildflower Girl: A Lifelong Journey Beyond the Trail by Dana Stewart Quinney is a walk on the wild side. This autobiography is a nostalgic journey of mystery, adventure and the magic of nature. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Why this Sun Valley local started writing * How she began and finished the Hidden Shelf Publishing House autobiog...

What you should know about mnemonic memory palaces. Today's Ask Nicola question focuses on what are memory palaces. In short, they are wonderfully creative and useful ways to remember almost anything! ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What is a memory palace * Why use the mind palace technique * Discover other mnemonic devices * Harness the power of place to trigger life-story memories ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to r...

Book review: Amazing ways to live by a Holocaust survivor. The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku OAM is about his incredible survival of Auschwitz and World War II. But it is more than this: it is a potent guide and reminder about what's important in life. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What this WWII memoir is about * Highlights of this centenarian's life story * Writing ideas from a Sydney award winner *...

Case study: What Campbell knows about atypical parkinsonism and corticobasal degeneration. The Butcherbird Sings: A memoir of hope and help born from a neurodegenerative disease is a poignant read. However, it’s also a story of love, emotional trauma and recovery. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Why this Yamba local decided to write a life story * How Campbell finished her Bad Apple Press memoir * Ideas and t...

Podcast guest appearance for Wellness Wednesday about how to start writing a life story. I had a ball on The Athena Wellness Podcast recently with host Kathy Robinson, a coach, wellness expert, author and former corporate America executive. We discussed a range of life-story topics across two shows. Plus Kathy asked me about my own writing habits and wellness practices. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Autobio...

All the 2021 highlights about creating a story outline, a funny story, ISBNs and an infertility memoir. I'm glad to be back and sitting down to create shows for the website for 2022! And to start the ball rolling, I reviewed the most popular and best of 2021 Forever Young Autobiographies shows to know what you enjoyed. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * The power of creating a story outline * How to write a funn...

How to choose must-read books to enjoy this year and into 2022. The Forever Young Autobiographies best life stories of 2021 book list is full of super holiday reading. Indeed it has life stories by youngsters to singers and much more! ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * The must-read books of 2021 * Best books of 2021 to scoop literary awards * Life-story book recommendations from around the world * Best non-fict...

Secret Santa ideas and Christmas gift ideas for writers. Ideas for writers to get inspired and motivated to write over the holidays and into the new year. Indeed be sure to include a couple of gift suggestions in your Santa letter and drop hints to family and friends! ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Journals: How to buy a gift that will preserve memories * Desk organisers: Secret Santa ideas that are helpful...

What every hopeful parent should know about infertility treatment, miscarriage and micro preemie birth. One Pound, Twelve Ounces: A preemie mother's story of loss, hope, and triumph by Melissa Harris is an inspiring memoir. It is the journey of one mum's determination to give her micro-preemie a fighting chance - and the story of that baby’s remarkable battle to survive. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What s...

Surefire ideas to celebrate family history + save BIG. Family stories help us understand our past and who we are. And with a little effort they are easily recorded, shared and celebrated. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Why timeliness is important for a life story * How writing ability shouldn't stop a life history * To pick a life-story format that suits you * Decide to start a family story today! ⇨ FULL ART...

A 2020 Pulitzer Prize winner by Benjamin Moser with HarperCollins Publishers. Sontag: Her Life and Work by Benjamin Moser is an award-winning biography about one of America's most famous writers, thinkers and activists. However, it is also the story of a complex individual whose private character struggled to reconcile with her public identity. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What this HarperCollins biography...

Ask Nicola Q&A: Amazing ways to record family stories this holiday season. Family gatherings like Thanksgiving and Christmas are perfect opportunities for a life-story challenge. Indeed family stories flow so naturally at these events it can be hard to stop them! ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * How to come up with fun Thanksgiving day ideas * My two approaches for family Christmas games * What equipment y...

What a former medical student with a severe case of imposter syndrome wants you to know. Playing Doctor: Part Two: Residency (Blundering along with imposter syndrome) by John Lawrence is a funny medical memoir born from chaotic, disjointed and frightening nights on hospital wards. However, it highlights that how we handle difficult situations is what counts. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * How Lawrence's book...