Best articles of 2022 about memory palaces, how to start a book, revising and editing plus a neurodegenerative disease memoir
During the past year, the Forever Young Autobiographies website has helped thousands of people start and finish life-story projects!
And looking back it is very clear what articles you read most.
Therefore today I’m sharing this year’s top 4 about planning, creating, polishing and publishing life stories.
So read on for the best of 2022 and let me know article ideas you’d like me to work on for 2023…
Related article – Best of 2021: Best articles of 2021 you loved about recording life stories
Memory palaces: What you should know about mnemonic memory palaces
This Ask Nicola question focuses on what are memory palaces.
In short, they are wonderfully creative and useful ways to remember almost anything!
In this best of 2022 article 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
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How to start a book: 4 simple ways to start a book today
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.
In this best of 2022 article 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 psychology can help you be a good story writer
- Overcome negative mindsets and get creating!
Related article – Best of 2019: Writing tips + writing advice articles you read most this year
Revising and editing: How to take the headache out of editing a life story
What to include or leave out of a life-story project can be a struggle.
But it is much easier when you have clear direction.
In this best of 2022 article you will learn:
- The importance of knowing why you are starting a life story
- How identifying your audience is crucial
- Focusing on themes helps revising and editing
- To get clear about what stories to include or cut
Related article – Edit: The ultimate guide to polishing your writing
The Butcherbird Sings: Julie Campbell’s touching memoir about neurodegenerative disease
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.
In this best of 2022 article you will learn:
- Why this Yamba local decided to write a life story
- How Campbell finished her Bad Apple Press memoir
- Ideas and tips for writing your own life story
- Turn to life stories for hope and help!
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Final say: Best of 2022
Thanks for supporting Forever Young Autobiographies during 2022!
Indeed thousands of you have read this year’s articles about starting and finishing life-story projects.
However the most popular and best of 2022 were about: memory palaces, how to start a book, revising and editing, plus a case study on The Butcherbird Sings.
Certainly I look forward to hearing your suggestions for articles in 2023.
Happy writing!
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