Forever Young Autobiographies

Sharing quick and easy writing advice with William Bernhardt on his writing podcast. It was wonderful to be invited on the Red Sneaker Writers podcast and chat with bestselling host William Bernhardt. The popular show covers the latest news from the publishing world and includes interviews with top authors, agents, editors and other professionals. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * My best writing tip, which I h...

How to write truthfully, types of truth and truth definition. A life story requires us to tell the truth. Certainly readers will sense if we write a sanitised version of what did or didn't happen. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What is truth meaning and truthfulness * Solving mysteries using evidence * How others can help unravel a family mystery * Why the nature of truth sometimes requires logic * The impor...

A Pulitzer Prize and National Book Awards winner by journalist Les Payne and Tamara Payne with W. W. Norton & Company. The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X by Les Payne and Tamara Payne is a shining account of a revolutionary powerhouse. But it is also a shocking look at the monstrous depths of racism. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What life was like for the famous moralist and civil rights advoc...

Amazing story of how identical twins overcome closed adoption to find their birth parents. Twice a Daughter: A search for identity, family and belonging by Julie Ryan McGue is an award-winning memoir about locating birth relatives. But it is also a life story about discovering who you are, where you come from and trying to make sense of it all. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Why the identical twin sisters st...

What a 1960s Peace Corps volunteer to Peru knows about interracial relationships, love and marriage. Love in Any Language by Evelyn Kohl LaTorre is an intimate memoir that chronicles the marriage of Peruvian and American cultures. However, it is also a powerful story about the evolution of Evelyn's notions of success - as a woman, as a wife and as a mother. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * How extra chapters a...

Essex local discovers life-story writing flow after Autism diagnosis. No Joe Bloggs is a warm, personal and funny life story by a humble and unassuming Englishman. Indeed it began as a short story but 'flowed' on to be so much more. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * About this English writer and his humorous book * How he wrote successfully with Asperger's Syndrome * Writing tips from a World-Cup lover and Ilfo...

Ask Nicola Q&A: How to be funny and write humorous stories in 3 simple steps. Being able to write a funny story is a wonderful skill to have. Certainly it makes your life story entertaining to read and definitely engages readers. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * How to get ready for funny writing * Tips and tricks to be a funny writer * How to improve funny anecdotes with good editing * Write a life story...

An amazing story of love, glassblowing and one family's gutsy move to France. Blown Out of Proportion is a poignant and humorous memoir. It is a unique story about a young family's dogged determination to succeed against all odds when they move to France. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * How Caldecott 'accidentally' started the book when she moved to France * What writing challenges she faced and overcame * He...

What The Japan Times columnist and skilled Japanese calligrapher knows about leading an adventurous life and living in Japan. The View From Breast Pocket Mountain showcases an amazing mix of cultures. However, this award-winning memoir has taken Karen Hill Anton much time and love to craft. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * About Anton's adventurous trip to Japan with her family * Why this skilled Japanese call...

The quick and easy way to understand outline meaning and how to make an outline. Writing a life story is certainly a creative and thought-provoking exercise. But we need a basic roadmap to keep it on track. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * How a writing outline helps set your priorities * Why writing a book outline banishes writer's block * Using an outline format is like insurance * How to write an outline wi...

ABIA winning biography by Ungarie's Neale Daniher, with Warwick Green. When All is Said and Done is much more than a football book. Indeed it is almost a coach's pep talk about living a good life. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What this Australian Rules football coach's biography is about * Interesting details from the book, including his popular fight MND (Motor Neurone Disease) charity work * Writing poin...

Ask Nicola Q&A: Do I need an ISBN number for a life story? ISBNs can be a confusing topic for new writers! Indeed many question whether they need one or not. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What exactly is an ISBN number * When you might need a book ISBN * How to easily get an ISBN registration * Know instantly if you need an ISBN and where to get an ISBN online. ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://www....

Everything you need to know about book layouts, print runs, book launches and more! The final step of a life-story project is publishing. Certainly it is very exciting to reach this stage after much hard work! ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * How to master a book layout * Create memorable book covers * How to get your own book printed * Host a successful book launch * Publish life stories so they can be shared...

Best 2021 writing advice about autobiography definition, what is theme, birth stories and more! I recently took a writing break, in part, to work on a big upcoming Forever Young Autobiographies project. But it was also a chance to look back at popular website articles hundreds of you have been reading so far this year. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Autobiography definition plus biography meaning * What is t...

Everything you need to know to create timelines and use an online timeline maker. Many things happen in our lives and world over the course of a lifespan. And making timelines can help organise thoughts for life-story projects. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What is a timeline of my life * How to create a timeline and what to include * Ideas to pick a timeline format * Get writing with a life timeline! ⇨ FUL...

3 more writing techniques to make your writing captivating (AKA not boring!). The other week I went over three top ways to make writing more captivating. That show was very popular so today I've got more writing techniques to help keep your audience reading from start to finish! ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * About flashback meaning and writing flashbacks * Rising action, story climax and other parts of a st...

Know what is an autobiography and how it differs to biography definition and memoir meaning. The words autobiography, biography and memoir (plus other terms) often get interchanged willy-nilly. But what's the difference and does it matter? ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * What exactly is autobiography meaning * The difference between autobiography and biography * How to define memoir * Know what...

Amazing goal attainment secrets of a life-story writing coach. Setting goals is a great idea if you are starting a life-story project. But they need to be tweaked and reassessed on a regular basis. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * How to have fun with smart goals * Realise goal setting starts now * The importance of asking 'why' for smart goal setting * How a buddy can help a writing dream * Discover that real...

Positive quotes every life-story writer should hear. Sometimes we all need a little bit of inspiration to get our writing groove on. So I hope these motivational quotes help reignite your life-story enthusiasm to finish the year strong. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Words of encouragement to plan your life story * Top writing quotes from published writers * Best quotes about polishing your writing * Get fir...

One ARIA Award winner's memoir about dieting, breakdowns and beating anxious thoughts. Clare Bowditch is well known as a musical celebrity but Your Own Kind of Girl: The stories we tell ourselves and what happens when we believe them, clearly shows there is much more to this star. Indeed the book is a heartfelt and honest read that tackles difficult topics with bravery, empathy and care. ⇨ YOU WIL...

How to deal sanely with publishing errors and bad editing in 4 steps. Sitting down to write a life story is a staged effort that takes time and care. However, despite the most rigorous writing and editing process, copy and layout errors in print will always occur. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Use time to topple typo tantrums * Discover how perspective is magic for a misprint * What readers think...

The amazing story of how one family of Indian heritage survived life under apartheid and moved to America. The Moonsamy family members are humbled and thankful to those who take the time to read their stories. They said their Amazon Best Sellers book had allowed them to share their message, reconnect with old friends and opened their world to many new friends. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * How the book...

Ask Nicola Q&A: What a life-story coach knows about book print run numbers + print numbers. What a fantastic problem to have: deciding how many life stories to print! But getting a final print run right depends on a number of factors. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * The importance of proofreader or advance reader copies * Budgeting and estimating copies for friends and family * Who else could va...

Quick and easy ways to character build, write character traits + show not tell. Mums are one of the most important characters in our lives. So this Mother's Day, give your mum the gift of preserving her as a VIP character in your life story. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Who are characters in a life story * What facts help create a character * Why character setting is so crucial * How to use...

Everything you need to know to write about the birth of a child or giving birth. Birth stories have to be one of my favourite topics to write about. I am always amazed by the anecdotes, connections and coincidences that are uncovered. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN: * Helpful research sources for childbirth stories * Ideas to start writing about a pregnancy or childbirth * How to write about having a baby and l...