Forever Young Autobiographies

Story outline: What is an outline and having life-story topics to write about

The quick and easy way to understand outline meaning and how to make an outline

It’s lockdown again in our state and my children are getting back into homeschooling.

Certainly coronavirus restrictions mean there is a lot to juggle between work and family.

Indeed, sometimes I don’t know where to start!

Similarly planning a life-story project can feel overwhelming.

You have a whole life to sit down and record, which can be daunting.

But just like surviving any hectic season of life, you need a plan.

So today I’m going to show you the power of creating a story outline.

Book review: AFL coach pens When All is Said and Done while fighting MND

ABIA winning biography by Ungarie’s Neale Daniher, with Warwick Green

This week I’m sharing an award-winner: When All is Said and Done by Neale Daniher with Warwick Green.

Certainly many know Daniher as an Australian Football League (AFL) legend – on and off the field.

But in 2013 he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and soon after co-founded FightMND, which has invested over $40 million into research and care initiatives.

Indeed this biography began as a letter by Daniher to the grandchildren he will never get to know.

However, it was published by Pan Macmillian Australia in 2019 and awarded the Australian Book Industry Awards Biography Book of the Year 2020.

So read on for more about the book and what it can teach us as life-story creators.

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.

How to make a timeline: What is a timeline + timeline example (plus free printable!)

Everything you need to know to create timelines and use an online timeline maker

As milestones come around I find it natural to reflect on the past.

However, over the decades, memories of such times become jumbled.

For example, births, marriages, deaths, anniversaries and more.

So when we are sitting down to create an autobiography, memoir, biography or other life-story project it is important to get dates and facts correct.

Certainly one of the best ways to do this is to make a timeline.

Plus timelines are wonderful ways to organise and stir up memories to record.

Read on to find out how to make a timeline …

How to write a good story: The flashback, parts of a story and reflective writing

3 more writing techniques to make your writing captivating (AKA not boring!)

Who doesn’t love a story that hooks your attention from start to finish?

However, you might think you can’t tell a great yarn to save yourself, let alone write an autobiography, memoir, biography or other life-story project.

Firstly, there is no one better qualified to sit down and record your life than you!

Second, if you are writing for friends and family they are on your side and naturally interested.

The other week I covered three ways to make writing more captivating.

Indeed that article was very popular so today I’m going over more writing techniques to keep your audience reading from start to finish!

Autobiography definition: Plus biography meaning and what a memoir means

Know what is an autobiography and how it differs to biography definition and memoir meaning

With children, especially little ones, you get used to second guessing the words they come out with.

For example, one cracker my daughter used to say was “it’s ice cubing” when it hailed.

Meanwhile, my son called kangaroos near our house “bop bobs”, after the way they jumped.

Indeed other words easily become interchangeable with proper versions.

And this can also be the case for how we define autobiography definition, biography definition and memoir definition.

So today I’m going to clear up the confusion with correct meanings …

Realign writing goals: 5 things to remember to reboot writing dreams

Amazing goal attainment secrets of a life-story writing coach

Who else is enjoying the cooler months of winter?

Certainly here in Australia we have just had an ‘arctic blast‘.

But it has been the perfect excuse to curl up and do more planning, creating, polishing and publishing!

And it has also been a good time to look back over writing goals set in the new year.

So this week I’m asking: Are you on track to hit your goals or have you forgotten them?

Next let’s examine five things we can do to reset and realign writing goals for our autobiography, memoir, biography or other life-story projects.

Motivational quotes: Blitz writing blues with inspirational quotes

Positive quotes every life-story writer should read

We are fast approaching the second half of the year.

And I hope your life-story project goals are still on track?

Certainly by midyear our writing can naturally start to flag.

Therefore to help you sit down and create with renewed enthusiasm I’ve collected some motivational quotes from famous and new writers.

Indeed these follow on from other popular quote articles I have published about writer quotes and inspirational quotes.

So lets take a closer look to re-energise planning, creating, polishing and publishing an autobiography, memoir, biography or other life-story project.