All the 2021 highlights about creating a story outline, a funny story, ISBNs and an infertility memoir
Welcome to the first Forever Young Autobiographies article for 2022!
I’m back fresh from a few weeks off with my family and excited to help you record life stories.
So today I’ve taken a look back at what you loved reading on the website last year.
And encourage you to let me know what articles you want me to write this year about planning, writing, polishing and publishing life stories.
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Story outline: What is an outline and having life-story topics to write about
Writing a life story is certainly a creative and thought-provoking exercise.
But we need a basic roadmap to keep it on track.
So in this best of 2021 article 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 with my free video training
- Squash overwhelm and plan your life story with a writing outline
Related article – Best of 2020: Best articles of 2020 about writing advice + writing tips
Funny stories: See how easily you can be humorous and write a funny story
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.
In this best of 2021 article 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 with humour to entertain your reader
Related article – Midyear 2020 highlights: Best of 2020 articles and writing tips for beginners
ISBN: What you should know about book ISBN numbers and ISBN registration
ISBNs can be a confusing topic for new writers!
Indeed many question whether they need one or not.
So in this best of 2021 article 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
Related article – Best of 2019: Writing tips + writing advice articles you read most this year
Case study: Melissa Harris’s against-all-odds birth memoir One Pound, Twelve Ounces
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.
In this best of 2021 article you will learn:
- What started this story about premature birth
- How an online blog journal helped create this birth story
- Writing tips about telling the truth and writing about divorce
- Realise the power your story has to help others!
Related article – Midyear 2019 highlights: Best of 2019 articles and writing tips for beginners
Final say: Best of 2021
I’m glad to be back and sitting down to write articles for the website for 2022!
And to start the ball rolling, I reviewed the most popular and best of 2021 Forever Young Autobiographies articles to know what you enjoyed.
This included: how to create a story outline, telling a funny story, ISBNs and a case study on Melissa Harris’s memoir One Pound, Twelve Ounces.
So stay tuned for more top reads and please let me know any article suggestions you might have for 2022.
Happy writing!
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