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Best of 2023: Don’t miss the most trending life-story articles of the year

Best 2023 articles about writing quotes, story setting, why is theme important and family story Mitan and Moni

The Forever Young Autobiographies website has had thousands of visitors this year looking to plan, create, polish and publish life-story projects.

Of course, some articles were more popular than others.

Therefore today I’m highlighting the top 4 you found most helpful.

So keep reading for the best of 2023 and feel free to make suggestions about what you want to see in the new year!

Buy a gift: Christmas wish list and Secret Santa list for life-story creators

Everything you need to know about gift giving for life story lovers

This Chistmas buy a gift to encourage life-story creating.

Today I’ve put together some ideas to consider.

These suggestions are easy and suit all budgets.

Surely you will find something of interest!

Best of 2022: Most popular 2022 highlights about creating life stories

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…

Gift ideas: Find the perfect Christmas present for life-story creating

Christmas gift giving and creative presents made easy

The countdown has started for Christmas and the new year.

But I have some ideas to help you sort out your gift shopping with ease.

Indeed I’ve rounded up some suggestions to suit all ages and budgets.

So read on and get ready to fill Santa sacks with goodies …

Best of 2021: Best articles of 2021 you loved about recording life stories

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.

Smart gift ideas: Amazing practical gifts for writers this Christmas

Secret Santa ideas and Christmas gift ideas for writers

One of my favourite Christmas gifts as a child was a new surfboard.

Certainly my brother and I were surf crazy getting up at dawn to cycle the few kilometres to our local point break.

Indeed we would brave the dark, glassy waters predawn as the town lights twinkled in the distance.

Meanwhile, today I’d still love a new surfboard for Christmas (hint, hint!), however, gifts for writers are also high on my list.

So this week I’ve put together a few smart gift ideas for the writers in your life.

But most importantly they’d make a great writing gift for yourself!

ISBN: What you should know about book ISBN numbers and ISBN registration

Ask Nicola Q&A: Do I need an ISBN number for a life story?

G’day and welcome to Forever Young Autobiographies – Ask Nicola.

As a life-story coach I get many queries about planning, creating, polishing and publishing.

And in this Q&A series my response aims to help new writers!

So this Ask Nicola edition begins with the question:

Do I need an ISBN to publish a life-story book for family and friends?

Terrific you are planning to sit down and record your memories for family, friends and future generations!

Next let me demystify ISBNs quickly and simply …

Publishing: The ultimate guide to publishing a life story

Everything you need to know about book layouts, print runs, book launches and more!

This week at my house we have been enjoying watching the Olympics.

For my children, it is basically the first one they remember, and they are very vocal in support!

However, for the athletes they have waited and trained for five years for this event.

Indeed it can feel a long time to plan, create and polish an autobiography, memoir, biography or other life-story project.

But you are on the home straight when you hit the publishing stage!

So to help you clinch victory I’ve put together this ultimate publishing guide.

It is part four in the ‘ultimate series’, which includes the ultimate guide about planning to create life stories, the ultimate guide of life-story tips for new creators and the ultimate guide to polishing your life story.

Midyear 2021 highlights: Best of 2021 articles and writing tips for beginners

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.

Errors in print: Who else wants to get over book typos and misprints

How to deal sanely with publishing errors and bad editing in 4 steps

After decades working as a newspaper journalist and life-story writer I have seen all kinds of errors in print.

From Page 1 headlines with words misspelled to factual inaccuracies in opening sentences and gaping white holes where pictures weren’t printed.

Certainly I’ve seen errors made by others and by myself printed into thousands of copies.

Indeed the realisation of spotting a mistake after printing can make you feel ill to the pit of your stomach.

But today I’m here to tell you it is not the end of the world (yes really)!

And in fact I’m going to give you four ways to move past that ‘icky feeling’ and celebrate publishing an autobiography, memoir, biography or other life-story project – warts and all.