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FYA 166: We Are the Stars: Alone Australia winner Gina Chick’s wild memoir on love, connection and letting go

Book review: Award-winning Summit publication helps us understand life’s biggest lessons.

We Are the Stars: A misfit's story of love, connection and the glorious power of letting go by Gina Chick is a wild and adventurous life story.

But it is also a deep memoir about the Alone Australia 2023 star embracing life no matter what.

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00:00 Introduction.

01:33 What this Australian Book Industry Awards winner is all about.

02:52 Interesting facts about this environmentalist.

03:52 Top techniques Chick used to create her first book.

05:40 To see challenges in life as gifts.

Please note: I am not a doctor and the advice in this show is general in nature. Please contact your doctor or health professional for help that suits your specific circumstances. Further resources: Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ and Lifeline Australia https://www.lifeline.org.au/

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Lessons learnt: See how easily life lessons can be included in a life story

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FYA 165: Shooting Up: A childhood memoir of love, loss and addiction by Jonathan Tepper

Shooting Up case study: How an American missionary kid’s family helped launch Betel rehab in 1980s Spain.

Shooting Up: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Addiction by Jonathan Tepper is a heartfelt letter to family and friends.

It's an intimate portrait of radical compassion amid the AIDS crisis, told through the eyes of a boy watching his parents choose the damned over the respectable while witnessing miracles and tragedies in equal measure.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

00:15 Introduction.

01:34 What this Infinite Books publication is all about.

03:08 How this investment manager was inspired to finally finish this Madrid-based memoir.

05:30 Tried and true creating tips from a Rhodes Scholar.

06:21 The answer to suffering is always more love.

Please note: If you are affected by this story and want to seek assistance, see: 1800RESPECT https://www.1800respect.org.au/, Kids Help Line http://kidshelpline.com.au/, Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/, Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/.

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

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Story detail: Identifying key details in a story to make your autobiography shine

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FYA 164: The Voice Inside: Bestselling biography of much-loved Australian music legend John Farnham

Book review: Multi-ABIA winner written with filmmaker Poppy Stockell.

The Voice Inside by John Farnham with Poppy Stockell is an ABIA winning memoir about one of Australia’s much-loved legends.

The No. 1 bestseller is a deeply personal and entertaining life story about finally standing up for his creative instinct and finding his true voice.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

00:00 Intro

01:20 What this Hachette Australia biography is all about

02:45 Fascinating revelations from this Whispering Jack musician

04:20 Tips and ideas for sitting down and recording your own life story

06:12 To try staying positive no matter what comes at you in life

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Write together: Writing with a loved one as a co-author or writing partner

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Life in pictures: Make a life-story scrapbook album in 3 easy steps

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FYA 163: Generation Jumping: A legacy memoir of hope by Steve Beal Snr

Case study: Capturing a family’s generation of stories.

Generation Jumping: Losing Those Who Are Not Lost by Steve Beal Senior is a heartfelt memoir about the final days of several family members, including his own dad.

Inspired by family funerals that felt more like celebrations, it reminds us that “life is short – share stories and memories before they are gone”.

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00:00 Intro

01:06 What this WestBow memoir is all about

02:00 How a simple one‑sentence‑a‑day ritual led Beal to a finished book

04:03 His clever way of skipping the hard parts so he could keep moving

05:14 Why funerals prompted him to celebrate legacy, not just mourn loss

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FYA 162: King: Powerful biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr (MLK)

Book review: Pulitzer Prize winner by bestselling author Jonathan Eig.

King: A Life by Jonathan Eig is a Pulitzer Prize winning biography of preacher and activist Martin Luther King Jr who dreamt of changing the world.

Indeed the Nobel Prize awardee inspired generations to stand up peacefully for freedom and dignity.

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00:00 Intro

01:30 What this Macmillan Publishers work is all about

02:34 The fascinating themes covered in this bestseller

03:40 Key life-story lessons we can learn for our own creating

05:46 How words can truly start a revolution

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FYA 161: Once A King, Now A Prince: Wild rock and roll music memoir by New York agent Ira Blacker

Case study: Music agency founder on surviving the mob to representing Rod Stewart, ZZ Top and The Eagles.

Blacker’s new memoir, Once A King, Now A Prince, is a wild ride through family dysfunction, the mob and the golden era of rock and roll (think Rod Stewart, ZZ Top and The Eagles)!

But more than just celebrity stories, Ira’s journey is a masterclass in turning a private journal into a powerful autobiography.

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00:00 Intro: From the Mob to The Eagles

01:21 How Ira accidentally wrote a rock history masterpiece

02:15 The transition from a self-help journal to a serious autobiography

03:35 Why "bleeding" on the page is better than PR polish

04:52 How to write a life story: Turning your personal journal into a non-fiction book

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FYA 160: Politics On the Edge: Sharp, witty bestseller by ex-UK minister Rory Stewart

Book review: British Book Awards winner’s inside take on Brexit, democracy and the Conservative Party.

Politics On the Edge by Rory Stewart is a No. 1 bestseller about his rise as an unknown Member of Parliament to reportedly being the people’s choice as the next UK Prime Minister.

However, it is also a scorching look at the inadequacies of some MPs and elements of democracy.

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* What this Penguin Random House publication is all about

* How the United Kingdom government really works behind closed doors

* What inspired this Conservative Cabinet minister to write a life story

* How it takes guts to make a stand

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FYA 159: Atomic Pilgrim: A nuclear peace memoir by James Patrick Thomas

Case study: Cold War pilgrimage leads to Washington’s toxic Hanford site.

Atomic Pilgrim: How Walking Thousands of Miles for Peace Led to Uncovering Some of America's Darkest Nuclear Secrets by James Patrick Thomas is brimming with faith, action and persistence.

Importantly it shows how individuals can impact powerful players and reminds us to stay hopeful.

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* What this nuclear-disarmament book is all about

* The exact steps Thomas took to complete this Latah Books memoir

*His best tips for fellow life-story creators

* Know when we choose hope, we inspire others to wage peace

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FYA 158: Nuked: The true story of a sunken submarine deal

Book review: Walkley Awards winner by Aussie investigative journalist Andrew Fowler.

Nuked: The Submarine Fiasco that Sank Australia’s Sovereignty by Andrew Fowler is a tale of treachery and intrigue.

Using award-winning investigative journalism skills, Fowler exposes the spectacular fallout from Australia’s duplicitous AUKUS deal.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this Melbourne University Publishing bestseller is all about

* How complex military sovereignty can be

* Tips for your own life-story creating

* How truth can lurk beneath the surface

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Life-story interview: How to set-up an interview + family interview tips

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Good writing: Writing tips on how to become a better writer (plus writing prompts free training)

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FYA 157: Small-Town Chaos: A country-life memoir by teacher Lenore Focht

Case study: New rancher and mother finds home in rural Canada.

Small-Town Chaos: Lessons on Country Life by Lenore Focht is a captivating memoir full of hilarity and heartbreak.

It traces how independent city teacher Focht is transformed by the love, resilience and community found in rural Canadian town Liberty.

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* How Christmas letters inspired Focht to start her story.

* What helped this prairie farmer finally conquer her writing fears.

* Focht's hard-won tips for busy writers to create a first draft.

* Discover how places and community can change your life.

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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FYA 156: Wifedom: Biography uncovers George Orwell’s wife Eileen

Book review: Australian Book Industry Awards winner by writer Anna Funder.

Wifedom: Mrs Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder dissects what it takes to be a writer and what it is to be a wife.

Using newly uncovered letters the biography masterfully draws the brilliant Eileen O’Shaughnessy from out of the shadows of her husband’s famous writings.

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* What this Penguin Random House bestseller is all about

* Reader insights about marriage power dynamics

* Literature learnings for our own creating

* How truth can hide in plain sight

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FYA 155: No Woman Left Behind: A childbirth advocacy memoir by charity entrepreneur Kate Grant

Case study: Fistula Foundation CEO’s tale of compassion from Madison Avenue to Africa and Asia.

No Woman Left Behind: A Journey of Hope to Heal Every Woman Injured in Childbirth by Kate Grant is an inspiration for how to create a life of purpose.

It is the unlikely story of how one woman leaves Madison Avenue, New York, to tackle the global maternal health crisis head on.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this birth and pregnancy health story is all about

* Why and how Grant began her not-for-profit life story

* Suggestions from a social activist for our own creating

* Life stories can help change the world!

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I Was A Teenage Know Nothing: A 1990s coming-of-age memoir by Ryon Ownbey

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First draft: Don't start writing a first draft before reading this!

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Revising and editing: How to take the headache out of editing a life story

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FYA 154: G-Man: Groundbreaking biography about Washington FBI director J. Edgar Hoover

Book review: A Pulitzer winner by Yale Professor Beverly Gage.

G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century by Beverly Gage is a monumental biography.

It is a revelatory portrait of a colossus who for decades influenced government, policing, race, ideology, politics, federal power and much more.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this Viking publication is all about

* Highlights from the war on Communists and gangsters

* Valuable tips for creating your own memoir or biography

* How life stories can change history!

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Book review: A British Book Awards winner and bestseller by Katherine Rundell

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

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Writing characters: If you've already tried creating characters, don't read this. It'll break your heart

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Editing: Don't try self editing before reading this!

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FYA 153: I Was A Teenage Know Nothing: A 1990s coming-of-age memoir by Ryon Ownbey

Case study: Amazing tales of a motorcycle-loving teen from Washington.

I Was A Teenage Know Nothing is a teen tale about dating, motorcycles, car races and movies.

However it is also full of tough lessons, tested emotions, patience and optimism.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this Nineties life story is about

* How Ownbey started and finished this memoir

* Tips for creating a first draft and beyond

* Whether young or old, you can write a life story!

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies

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FYA 152: Best life stories of 2024: Settle in with an award-winning book

What every life-story creator should read this year.

Find your next book to read with the Forever Young Autobiographies best life stories of 2024 book shortlist.

Try stories about authors, politicians, preachers and more.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Discover what should be on your reading list

* Top book recommendations from around the globe

* Best non-fiction by a range of authors

* Books to read that have won top awards

* Dive into a must-read book today!

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Best life stories of 2021: Award-winning books to read this holiday season

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Best life stories of 2020: Award-winning books to read this holiday season

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Best books of 2019: Must-read books about life stories to enjoy this summer

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FYA 151: Sit, Cinderella, Sit: A puppy love memoir by Lisa Cheek

Case study: How a LA ad editor ended up on the set of a Chinese fairy tale.

Sit, Cinderella, Sit by Lisa Cheek is a funny and heart-warming tale of what can happen when you take a leap of faith.

It highlights the importance of looking past differences and daring to believe in yourself.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this China travel memoir is about

* How Cheek wrote this dog story

* Her top tips to boost your own creating

* Sit, Cinderella, Sit: A puppy love memoir by Lisa Cheek

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Foreign words: How to clearly write foreign phrases and foreign expressions in 5 mins

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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FYA 150: Super-Infinite: A historical biography about love poet John Donne

Book review: A British Book Awards winner and bestseller by Katherine Rundell.

Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne by Katherine Rundell is a witty and intelligent biography.

It is a refreshing and illuminating take on the highs and lows of a highly talented historical figure born in 1500s England.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this Faber publication is all about

* Interesting facts about this scholar, adventurer and Dean of St Paul's Cathedral

* Life-story tips from an award winner

* Appreciate how our lives are interconnected

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The Boy from Boomerang Crescent: Australian memoir by AFL star Eddie Betts

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Life-story interview: How to set-up an interview + family interview tips

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Tell the truth: The surefire way to out skeletons in the closet

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Chapters: 3 questions answered about book chapters

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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FYA 149: Qualities of a good writer: Positive characteristics and habits

Ask Nicola Q&A: 5 positive traits to improve your writing.

Ordinary people can be great writers!

They push through negative thoughts and barriers to put pen to paper time and again.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Five good personality traits for life-story creators

* Why positive personality traits can help you write well

* What makes a good author finish a first draft

* What to do when a story isn’t what you expect

* How to write authentically

* Channel the positive personal qualities of good writers!

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Writing time: How to schedule time for writing

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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FYA 148: The Boy from Boomerang Crescent: Australian memoir by AFL star Eddie Betts

Book review: Australian Book Industry Awards winner about a First Nations and Carlton identity.

Eddie Betts is an inspirational story of a true Australian Rules champion, on and off the field.

It is a moving tale of an Aboriginal boy who battled discrimination and who grew up to be famous for his gravity-defying kicks.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this Australian Aboriginal's memoir is about

* Highlights from the Simon and Schuster publication

* Life-story tips from an award winner

* Be inspired by a former illiterate author!

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Book review: Johnathan Thurston - The Autobiography, with James Phelps

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Good writing: Writing tips on how to become a better writer (plus writing prompts free training)

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First draft: Don't start writing a first draft before reading this!

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies

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FYA 147: How to write a book title: Types of headlines and great story titles

7 amazing secrets on how to write a book name (plus examples of eye-catching headlines).

There are many creative tactics for how to write a book title or super chapter title.

Best of all they are easy and fun to try!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Different types of headlines and titles

* Top ideas for good book titles

* My favourite headline writing strategy

* Be confident to write great headlines that really work!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

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My Adventurous Life: Australian Book Industry Awards winner by Dick Smith

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Diary of a Young Naturalist: British Book Awards winning memoir by Irish teen Dara McAnulty

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/diary-of-a-young-naturalist/

Book review: Working Class Boy by Cold Chisel's Jimmy Barnes

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/working-class-boy/

Book review: Working Class Man by Cold Chisel's Jimmy Barnes

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Book review: Sontag: Her Life and Work, a biography of writer Susan Sontag

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Book review: Biography The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X, a leader in racial equality

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Chasing Me to My Grave: Jim Crow memoir by Georgia artist Winfred Rembert

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Book review: Educated by historian Tara Westover

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Book review: No Friend But the Mountains by Behrouz Boochani

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https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies

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FYA 146: Nobody’s Daughter: A memoir of healing the mother wound by Rica Ramos

Case study: How a Florida journalist wrote this She Writes Press life story.

'Nobody’s Daughter: A memoir of healing the mother wound' by Rica Ramos underscores every woman’s right to truth and validation.

It offers a bold and lucid look at mother-daughter relationships.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this trauma memoir is about

* How Ramos started this project of self discovery

* Practical tips to keep in mind for your first book

* Create and unlock truth!

If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence contact emergency services. If you are affected by this story and want to seek assistance, see: 1800RESPECT https://www.1800respect.org.au/, Kids Help Line http://kidshelpline.com.au/, Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/

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The Mother Wound: A multi award-winning debut memoir by Amani Haydar

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Life story writing coach: 3 little-known ways they can help your story writing

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Critique partner: Don't find writing critique partners before reading this!

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies

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FYA 145: Feature article: Helping you create a life story super fast!

Amazing reasons why you should write a feature story.

A life-story feature article is informative, entertaining and easy to read.They also make a top gift and can be a great exercise for a student to do with a grandparent or loved one.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Why feature writing is so attractive

* How anyone can create a feature story

* What makes a profile feature article so simple

* Create a shareable life story in one day!

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Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/feature-article/

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⇨ YOUR SAY

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Good writing: Writing tips on how to become a better writer (plus writing prompts free training)

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Proofreading tips for revising and editing your writing

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Ask Nicola Q&A: How to take the headache out of high-resolution images

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⇨ ABOUT ME

G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies

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FYA 144: My Dream Time: Tennis memoir by Wimbledon and Aus Open star Ash Barty

Book review: Australian Book Industry Awards winner about an Aussie girl from Ipswich.

My Dream Time: A memoir of tennis and teamwork by Ash Barty is a fair-dinkum Aussie read.

It is about tennis, family, teamwork and how Barty got to be the grand-slam champ she is today.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this HarperCollins publication is all about

* What's fascinating about this grand slam's memoir

* Big takeaways to help our own life-story creating

* You’re not too young (or old) to create a life story!

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FYA 143: Best life stories of 2023: Award-winning books to read over the holidays

What’s on a life-story coach’s reading list for 2024!

Find a holiday read with the Forever Young Autobiographies best life stories of 2023 book list.

Try stories about sportspeople, creatives, leaders and more.

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* My Dream Time: A memoir of tennis and teamwork by Ash Barty

* The Boy from Boomerang Crescent by Eddie Betts

* The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel exports the technology of occupation around the world by Antony Loewenstein

* Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne by Katherine Rundell

* G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century by Beverly Gage

* Pick up these must-read books of 2023!

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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FYA 142: 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.

A big thanks to all Forever Young Autobiographies readers and customers for your support during 2023!

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

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Writing quotes to conquer a creative hump

* What is a story setting and setting example

* Use themes to create and edit life stories

* Swedish sisters’ Hollywood success story by Jenny Levallius

* Ideas to move your life-story project forward today!

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FYA 141: 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.

Take a moment to celebrate how far you have come this year with your life-story project.Reward yourself with a gift under the Christmas tree that will encourage further creating.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Planning presents for under the tree

* 'Bright' Christmas gift ideas

* Shortcut gifts to tame creative stress

* Treat yourself this Christmas!

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⇨ YOUR SAY

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FYA 140: Why is theme important: Use themes to create and edit life stories

Ask Nicola Q&A: The quick and easy way to understand theme and find the theme of a story

Why is theme important lots of people ask?

Certainly there are many reasons but creating and editing a life-story project is much clearer when you know its themes.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What's a theme and what does theme mean

* Why determining themes is important

* Finding the theme of a story

* Value and use themes for great storytelling

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Lessons learnt: See how easily life lessons can be included in a life story

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Ask Nicola Q&A: Secrets to creating a super book back cover

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies

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FYA 139: Chasing Me to My Grave: Jim Crow memoir by Georgia artist Winfred Rembert

Chasing Me to My Grave book review: Pulitzer winner about chain gangs, lynching, black history and the Civil Rights era.

Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South by Winfred Rembert is a confronting life story.

However, it is also a heartwarming tale of love for a community and family.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this Bloomsbury publication is all about

* Standout elements of this Pulitzer Prize-winning read

* Life-story tips from a Civil Rights Movement leather artist

* Use art and detail to help tell life stories

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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FYA 138: AI: Artificial Intelligence tips I’m trying for life stories

Everything you need to know about using AI to record memories.

AI or Artificial Intelligence is becoming commonplace in our modern world.

Indeed artificial intelligence applications are endless and can help us record life stories.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What is artificial intelligence (in plain English!)

* How to use ChatGPT, Google Bard, Bing Chat and more

* Next-level life stories with artificial intelligence

* Give AI a go and see how it can assist you creatively

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies

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FYA 137: My Cousin Is a Chief in Samoa: An amazing family story by Danish TV journalist Johannes Langkilde

Case study: News anchor’s chance meeting unites him with enriching American Samoan relatives.

My Cousin Is a Chief in Samoa: The unlikely adventures of a Dane in Polynesia by Johannes Langkilde, with Cathrine Errboe, is an enriching tale through the ages.However it is also a thrilling story that shows family connections running deep across oceans and generations.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* About this Danish TV star and his Polynesian family

* How this American Samoan life story was created

* Tried and true tips to record family stories

* Discover how life stories can change your life!

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies

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FYA 136: Windswept and Interesting: Autobiography by Glasgow joker Billy Connolly

Book review: British Book Awards winner about a national treasure and comedian rambling man.

Windswept and Interesting: My Autobiography by Sir Billy Connolly is a laugh-out-loud life story from a comic legend.

However, it also reveals a painful upbringing and a life of adventure.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this John Murray Press life story is about

* Interesting jokes and comedy from a banjo player

* Tips from a Scotsman to help your own creating

* Capture cheeky personalities with life stories!

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies

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FYA 135: Transcription: How to quickly create life stories using voice-typing tools

Painlessly transcribe life stories with Rev transcription, Google Voice Typing, oTranscribe and more.

Gone are the tedious, stop-start days of transcribing recordings or learning shorthand.

Today there are so many free and affordable technical options to record memories.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* About fast online transcriptionist services

* Free transcription software (you likely already have!)

* Simple DIY audio-to-text browser solutions

* Escape the transcription grind and turbocharge creating!

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⇨ ABOUT ME

G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies

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FYA 134: Mitan and Moni: Swedish sisters’ Hollywood fashion success story by Jenny Levallius

Case study: An amazing family story of talented women who dared to dream.

Mitan and Moni: The true story of two talented, young Swedish women who dared to dream of fashion success in Hollywood by Jenny Levallius will inspire and entertain.It is a tale for all ages that shows how taking a big chance can pay off beyond your wildest expectations.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How this Stockholm graphic designer started the family project

* The writing process for this 1960s California crochet story

* Tried-and-true practical tips for fellow life-story creators

* See how life stories shift mindsets and inspire us to live boldly!

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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FYA 133: Writing quotes: Inspirational quotes + motivational quotes to conquer a midyear hump

Positive quotes every life-story creator ought to know about.

Life-story creating is rewarding but challenging at times.

Therefore seeking inspiration and motivation from others is essential.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Motivational quotes to kick-start creativity

* Words of encouragement to record life stories

* Success quotes to finish a project strong

* Feel the fire in your belly to hit life-story goals!

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Positive quotes: Motivational thoughts to lift your life-story creating

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Motivational quotes: Blitz writing blues with inspirational quotes

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Inspirational quotes: 10 positive quotes you should try to boost your writing!

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FYA 132: Currowan: Surviving one of Australia’s worst bushfires by Bronwyn Adcock

Book review: A Walkley Award winning life story about living with fire and climate change.

Currowan: The Story of a Fire and a Community During Australia’s Worst Summer by Bronwyn Adcock will blow your mind about the intensity of fire.

It also shows the heroic grit, ingenuity and compassion of individuals plus communities up against a blaze with never-before-seen power.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this award-winning Black Inc. book is all about

* Standout parts of this South Coast NSW fire story

* Creative life-story ideas from an Australian journalist

* Unite communities and causes with life stories

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FYA 131: Staying organised: How to stay organised when creating a life story

Surefire ways to keep organised when starting a life-story project.

Staying organised when creating a life-story project can be a big challenge.

But a little bit of organising can pay dividends in how smoothly and quickly memories, stories, recordings and more come together.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* When to use a memory notebook

* How to record memories online or offline

* Tips to stay organised when editing stories

* Tame creative chaos with organisation basics

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

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

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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FYA 130: Campfire for a Woman’s Heart: Life stories from inspirational women by Natalie Stockdale

Case study: How an Airlie Beach resilience coach is helping others overcome adversity.

Campfire for a Woman’s Heart: Stories of Resilience from Inspirational Women by Natalie Stockdale is a beacon of hope.

It is packed with gutsy tales but importantly it shows recovery from tragedy and trauma is possible.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What these powerful campfire stories are all about

* How Stockdale compiled top resilience examples

* Tips and advice for creating your own life stories

* Tell life stories to help others find happiness again!

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Life-story interview: How to set-up an interview + family interview tips

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Feature article guide: Helping you write a life story super fast!

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Life-story format ideas: See how easily you can record family stories or a life history

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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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FYA 129: Finish a life story: How to know when your project is finished

Ask Nicola Q&A: Amazing ways to finish your story today.

To finish a life-story project is a huge achievement!You should feel excited to share widely what you have created.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Final editing checks to keep in mind

* How your audience's expectations matter

* Why you need to look inside yourself to finish

* Get fired up to finish your life-story project!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

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Editing: Don't try self editing before reading this!

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Revising and editing: How to take the headache out of editing a life story

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Ask Nicola Q&A: How to copy edit + CPR for revising and editing your own work

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FYA 128: The Mother Wound: A multi award-winning debut memoir by Amani Haydar

Book review: How a Sydney lawyer is confronted with murder and motherhood.

The Mother Wound by Amani Haydar is a devastating memoir no daughter should have to write.

It lays bare how Haydar’s father murdered her mother and how she was forced to reconsider her parent’s relationship.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this Australian Book Industry Awards winner is about

* Interesting takeaways from this Pan Macmillan memoir

* Life-story ideas to inspire your own creating

* Use stories to preserve life, legacy and hope

Please note: If you or someone you know is experiencing or is at risk of domestic abuse contact: 1800RESPECT https://www.1800respect.org.au/, Kids Help Line https://kidshelpline.com.au/, Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/

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FYA 127: Story setting: What is a story setting and setting examples

Don't do the setting of a story before hearing this!

Settings are crucial for a life story.

Certainly they make it easy for your audience to visualise your memories plus gain insight into characters and events.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What is the setting of a story

* Why is the setting important for a life-story project

* How to create the setting of a story

* Confidently create vivid settings that transport your audience

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FYA 126: Go by Boat: Stories of a Maine Island Doctor by Dr Chuck Radis

Case study: Peaks Island doctor’s humorous and heartbreaking stories.

Go by Boat: Stories of a Maine Island Doctor by Dr Chuck Radis is about finding respite from contemporary living in hardscrabble conditions.

However it is also a tale of how he and his family are accepted and befriended by a unique cultural community.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this Rowman & Littlefield publication is about

* Who this Casco Bay doctor wrote this life story for

* His valuable lessons for new writers

* Why recording memories helps preserve others’ memories too!

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FYA 125: Family stories: Bonus reasons to talk about family history and ancestry

Quick and easy motivation to start a loved one’s life history!

Family stories are great for discovering basic factual information.

However, there are many other reasons that make such conversations rewarding.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How to let family stories flow

* Why talking life history is surprising

* The hidden benefit of chatting family history

* Be excited to talk family stories today!

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Get set to interview a loved one and record family stories

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What a professional journalist knows about conducting life-story interviews

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Amazing ways to organise and present life-story interview gold

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FYA 124: My Adventurous Life: Australian Book Industry Awards winner by Dick Smith

Book review: Autobiography of an Aussie entrepreneur, aviator and philanthropist.

My Adventurous Life by Dick Smith is the story of an Australian icon.

And it is the tale of a cheeky, big-hearted explorer who loves a challenge.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How this young Scout grew up and embraced adventure

* The interesting achievements of a provocateur and filmmaker

* Life-story tips from the founder of Australian Geographic

* Learn how giving helps others, our world and feels great!

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FYA 123: New year’s resolutions: 3 steps to set life-story dreams and goals

Everything you need to know to achieve a new year’s resolution.

The beginning of a new year is a magical time full of possibility.

So why not set new year resolutions for your autobiography, memoir, biography or life-story projects!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN

* How big dreams inspire new year goals

* SMART ways to attack good new year's resolutions

* Accountability tips to achieve great new year's resolutions

* Make your life-story dream a reality this year!

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FYA 122: Best life stories of 2022: Award-winning books to read over the holidays

How to pick the best books for your 2023 reading list.

Find a perfect holiday read with The Forever Young Autobiographies best life stories of 2022 book list.

Discover stories by adventurers, comedians, artists and much more.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* My Adventurous Life by Dick Smith, Allen & Unwin

* The Mother Wound by Amani Haydar, Pan Macmillan Australia

* Currowan: The Story of a Fire and a Community During Australia’s Worst Summer by Bronwyn Adcock, Black Inc.

* Windswept and Interesting: My Autobiography by Billy Connolly, John Murray Press

* Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South by the late Winfred Rembert as told to Erin I. Kelly, Bloomsbury

* Reading book recommendations to inspire and enjoy!

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Diary of a Young Naturalist: British Book Awards winning memoir by Irish teen Dara McAnulty

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FYA 121: 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 ☟ ☟ CLICK FOR LINKS AND INFO ☟ ☟

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.

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* What you should know about mnemonic memory palaces

* Four simple ways to start a book

* How to take the headache out of editing a life story

* Julie Campbell's touching memoir about neurodegenerative disease

* Glean tips from these most-read articles and take action today!

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Edit: The ultimate guide to polishing your writing

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Death and dying: How to have hard conversations for your writing

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⇨ ABOUT ME

G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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FYA 120: Gift ideas: Find the perfect Christmas present for life-story creating

Christmas gift giving and creative presents made easy.

Christmas is a wonderful time to give creative and useful gifts.

Certainly choose a gift to spoil a loved one or treat yourself!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Secret Santa ideas that won't break the bank

* Christmas gift ideas you will not have thought of

* Christmas wish list suggestions to make life easier

* Creative presents that help leave a legacy

* Buy a gift and boost your creating into the new year!

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Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/gift-ideas/

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Structure Success video training: Four steps to plan a life-story outline. FREE training, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-3o

⇨ YOUR SAY

What’s on your Christmas gift ideas list this year? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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Smart gift ideas: Amazing practical gifts for writers https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/smart-gift-ideas/

Gift giving for writers 2020: See how easily you can get gift giving sorted

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Buy a gift: Christmas wish list + secret Santa list for writers

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/buy-a-gift/

Best online writing tools: Story writing apps and writing programs to try and love

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/writing-tools/

Writing and editing: 3 insider coaching call tips

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/writing-and-editing/

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Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies

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https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

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FYA 119: Diary of a Young Naturalist: British Book Awards winning memoir by Irish teen Dara McAnulty

Book review: An amazing dive into the natural world and walking an autistic path.

Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty is a unique story about a teen’s joy and need for nature.

However, it is also a clarion call for us all to reconnect and take action to protect and restore wild animals and places.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this Little Toller Books memoir is about

* How nature writing fuels this autistic teenage author

* What we can learn from this young writer to help our own work

* Age is no barrier to creating an impactful life story

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Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/diary-of-a-young-naturalist/

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Best life stories of 2021: Award-winning books to read this holiday season

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All That She Carried: A National Book Awards winning family story by Tiya Miles

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/all-that-she-carried/

Life-story format ideas: See how easily you can record family stories or a life history

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/life-story-format/

Foreign words: How to clearly write foreign phrases and foreign expressions in 5mins

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/foreign-words/

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/write-good-story/

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Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies

⇨ YOUTUBE

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

⇨ INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/foreveryoungautobiographies/

FYA 118: Accidental Sisters: Katherine Linn Caire’s surprising adoption memoir

Case study: Siblings’ soul-stirring story 52 years in the making.

‘Accidental Sisters: The story of my 52 year wait to meet my biological sibling’ by Katherine Linn Caire is a crazy and unexpected read.

One mistake on an adoption agency form turned her life upside down and made her question everything.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How a simple medical history request turned into a book

* Fun and challenges of creating this surprise-sister read

* Writing advice and tips from a Nashville author

* Sometimes life stories demand to be revealed

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Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/accidental-sisters/

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⇨ YOUR SAY

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Related article - Writing tips: The ultimate guide of life-story tips for new writers

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They Don’t Pay Me To Say No: Dean Goodine’s Hollywood star-studded memoir on a life in props

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/they-dont-pay-me-to-say-no/

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Related article - Story detail: Identifying key details in a story to make your autobiography shine

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Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on.

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