Best 2021 writing advice about autobiography definition, what is theme, birth stories and more!
Recently I had some time away from my life-story projects.
Firstly, I was working on a new and exciting development for Forever Young Autobiographies. (More on this later in the year!)
Second, it was good to rest, connect with family and take stock of the year so far.
This included noting what website articles you have been reading and loving!
So here is a quick recap of the most-read articles this year for planning, creating, polishing and publishing a life story.
Certainly I’m sure you will find these 2021 highlights helpful to sit down and create an autobiography, memoir, biography or other life-story project.
2021 highlights – Autobiography definition: Plus biography meaning and what a memoir means
The words autobiography, biography and memoir (plus other terms) often get interchanged willy-nilly.
But what’s the difference and does it matter?
So in this 2021 highlights article you will learn:
- What exactly is autobiography meaning
- The difference between autobiography and biography
- How to define memoir
- Know what type of life story to choose and write!
Related article – Best of 2020: Best articles of 2020 about writing advice + writing tips
What is theme? Get theme definition and theme examples without the work
Asking what is theme can seem a scary question.
But theme definition is actually easy to answer: it’s a message you want to get across to your audience.
So in this 2021 highlights article you will learn:
- What is theme meaning
- Why you need writing themes
- What is an example of a theme plus list of themes
- How to pick the theme of a story
- Slice through confusion to easily understand theme meaning and choose book themes!
Related article – Midyear 2020 highlights: Best of 2020 articles and writing tips for beginners
Birth stories: How to write birth, baby and pregnancy stories
Birth stories have to be one of my favourite topics to write about.
Certainly I am always amazed by the anecdotes, connections and coincidences that are uncovered.
So in this 2021 highlights article 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 labour stories
- Writing tips to finish a birth experience story
- Write a baby story that captivates readers!
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Case study: She Writes Press memoir The Red Kitchen by Barbara Clarke
For International Women’s Day we took a close look at Barbara Clarke’s The Red Kitchen published by She Writes Press.
In short, the intimate memoir depicts change and discovery between mum and daughter — and how it’s never too late to come of age.
So in this 2021 highlights article you will learn:
- How the Bellingham author started the new book
- Who supported her on this writing journey
- The challenges and rewards of writing the new memoir
- Clarke’s top writing tips for new writers
- Discover it is OK to take your time and let a memoir evolve!
Related article – Midyear 2019 highlights: Best of 2019 articles and writing tips for beginners
Final say: 2021 highlights
I recently took a life-story 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.
For example, this includes 2021 highlights about: autobiography definition, what is theme, writing birth stories, and Barbara Clarke on writing her memoir The Red Kitchen.
Indeed, I hope these most-read articles will help you start, create and finish a life story this year.
Certainly, it doesn’t matter if it is long or short, just that you find the time and energy to succeed.
Happy writing!
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