Best of 2019: Writing tips + writing advice articles you read most this year

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Best 2019 highlights on writing quotes, setting, how to write a book title and Mike Higgins’s memoir

The end of the decade is looming and so too are the holidays!

I’ll be spending time with my family and recharging for a new year full of writing.

To sign off from the website for a few weeks I thought I would leave you with the best of 2019 articles and a Your Family Story System end-of-year deal.

These 2019 highlights have been drawing hundreds of readers because they are helpful, valuable and inspiring!

Check them out during the next few weeks while you relax and enjoy the holiday season.

These best of 2019 stories will help you plan, write, polish and publish your autobiography, memoir, biography or other life-story project.

Let’s take a look …

Best of 2019 – Writing quotes: Inspirational quotes + motivational quotes for life-story writers

I’ve been on the hunt online and elsewhere to share with you motivational quotes and writing quotes from famous identities, celebrated authors and fellow life-story writers.

They will get you inspired to end this year with a writing bang!

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In this best of 2019 article you will learn: 

  • Inspirational quotes to feel the writing fire in your belly again
  • Motivational quotes to get back on track to hit your writing goals and dreams for the year
  • Positive quotes and words of encouragement from fellow life-story writers

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Super settings: Setting examples and how to write the setting for your life story

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums out there! 

Writing super settings not only helps set the mood for your book but introduce characters like your mother into your story.

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In this best of 2019 article you will learn:

  • How to be confident and excited to write vivid settings that transport your reader
  • What is setting definition
  • Why setting is important for writing an autobiography

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How to write a book title: Catchy headlines and good book titles

Want to write no-stress, catchy headlines for an autobiography cover and chapters?

Here are my favourite tips and tricks that I use on the job as a print editor.

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In this best of 2019 article you will learn:

  • 7 top tactics on writing book titles
  • My No. 1 tip for great headlines
  • Good book titles and catchy titles examples
  • Plus how to feel confident and excited to write headlines that really work! 

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Case study: New memoir by Channel 7 news anchor and blood cancer survivor Mike Higgins

Australian TV star Mike Higgins has been on the road spreading the word about his new memoir: Trouserless Under the News Desk.

Forever Young Autobiographies caught up with him to find out more…

Case study: New memoir by Channel 7 news anchor and blood cancer survivor Mike Higgins. Mike Higgins headshot and cover image of his memoir Trouserless Under the News Desk, Boolarong Press. Main photo by Leukaemia Foundation. Make a donation today.

In this best of 2019 article you will:

  • Learn how the former Channel 7 news anchor fought blood cancer and wrote intensely from hospital
  • Discover how Higgins has been rewarded for his writing efforts
  • Learn what story the newreader found the most fun to write for the Boolarong Press memoir
  • Plus be inspired to be courageous in the face of life’s challenges and motivated to write about them in your own book!

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Related article – Case study: Helping to write the story of grandmother Bonnie, 99

Final say: Best of 2019

The best of 2019 highlights from the Forever Young Autobiographies website will: inspire you with writing quotes, teach you to capture super settings, how to write a book title, and motivate with the case study of a Channel 7 news anchor’s new memoir.

My goal is to help as many people as possible compile and celebrate life stories.

So for the holiday season get the Your Family Stories System at 25% off. Includes a bonus 30-minute coaching call for FREE.


I’ll be back with new articles in the new decade. 

Thanks for supporting Forever Young Autobiographies in 2019! 

Happy holidays and new year to you and your family. 

I hope 2020 will be full of happy writing!

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Your say: Best of 2019

Now you have read the best of 2019, please let me know what articles you would like to see me tackle in the new year. What are you struggling with in your writing? I’d love to hear from you. Drop me an email or leave a reply in the comments section at the end of this article.

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This article first appeared on the website Forever Young Autobiographies.com.