Ask Nicola Q&A: How to write a story for beginners who want to write well.

How to write a story is the most common query I am asked as a life-story coach.

So to kick off this year's Ask Nicola series, I'm highlighting six readers' questions that deal with this theme!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How to create truthful and inspiring stories

* Top 5 good writing ideas

* How to be a writer of captivating copy

* Mindset tips to avoid common writing problems

* How to write better with a schedule

* Discover how to write a life story with planning

* Try these inside tips and advice on how to write a good story

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-write-a-story/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/WtKtJDdMmMw

⇨ FREE GIFT

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

⇨ YOUR SAY

Do you have another question you would like to ask? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/tell-the-truth/

Why write: Why is writing important and why do we write

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/understanding-your-why/

Lessons learnt: Writing memoirs full of your best life lessons

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/lessons-learnt/

Edit: The ultimate guide to polishing your writing

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/edit/

Writing time: How to schedule time for writing

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

Story outline: How to make an outline and have topics to write about

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/story-outline/

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Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on.

For decades I've told thousands of people's stories as a print journalist and would love to hear yours!

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

⇨ YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nfZWWTeRpBWMcxluLDa-w

Creative memoir of emeritus professor of English Eugene B. Redmond.

Dr Treasure Shields Redmond and her well-known father Dr Eugene B. Redmond have created 24 episodes of The Memoir My Dad Wouldn't Writ‪e‬ and are going strong.

This case study is radically honest and touching!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Why Treasure started the project with her English professor father

* How the Mississippi native records the show

* Treasure's top tips for starting a life-story project

* Flick the On-Air switch like Treasure and her father to record a loved one's stories today!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/poet/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/0C_oUb8zl_s

⇨ FREE GIFT

Your Family Stories System: Easily capture your loved ones' memories for future generations - FREE sections, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-b5

⇨ YOUR SAY

Who are you thinking of interviewing or sitting down to write about? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

Why you should listen to audiobooks and podcasts today ... you'll be happy you did!

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/why-you-should-listen-to-audiobooks/

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/family-stories/

Book review: New York Times Best Seller The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/sarah-m-broom/

Transcription: How to make writing easier with 3 transcription writing tools

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/transcription/

Book review: Pulitzer Prize winner The New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke by Jeffrey C. Stewart

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-new-negro/

♡ Thanks for listening - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE if you are new and SHARE THE SHOW if you found it helpful!

Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on.

For decades I've told thousands of people's stories as a print journalist and would love to hear yours!

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

⇨ YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nfZWWTeRpBWMcxluLDa-w

Amazing tips and ways to find a super writing buddy + writing partner.

A writing critique partner can be a mega help to create a successful life-story project.

However, it is a two-way street checking each other's work.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What exactly is a critique partner

* Why a writing buddy can be valuable

* How to work with a writing partner

* What makes a top critique partner matchup

* Where to find critique partners

* Help another writer and be rewarded!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/critique-partner/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/3lRLrfhL-XE

⇨ FREE GIFT

Your Family Stories System: Easily capture your loved ones' memories for future generations - FREE sections, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-b5

⇨ YOUR SAY

Are you looking for a writing critique partner? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

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

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

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/include-your-valentine/

Writing accountability: Personal accountability + accountability partners

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/accountable

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/life-story-writing-coach/

Ask Nicola Q&A: Your most burning book questions about types of editors

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/types-of-editors/

♡ Thanks for listening - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE if you are new and SHARE THE SHOW if you found it helpful!

Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on.

For decades I've told thousands of people's stories as a print journalist and would love to hear yours!

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

⇨ YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nfZWWTeRpBWMcxluLDa-w

What author Clarke wants you to know about writing her latest life story.

Following International Women's Day we are taking a close look at Barbara Clarke's The Red Kitchen published by She Writes Press.

The intimate memoir depicts change and discovery between mum and daughter — and how it’s never too late to come of age.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How the Bellingham author started the new book

* Who supported her on this writing journey

* The challenges and rewards of writing the new memoir

* Clarke's top writing tips for new writers

* Discover it is OK to take your time and let a memoir evolve!

Please note: 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/

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-red-kitchen/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/d3avk55CNdM

⇨ FREE GIFT

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

⇨ YOUR SAY

Why do you want to write or record a life story? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

Why write: Why is writing important and why do we write

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/understanding-your-why/

Case study: Helping my 98yo grandmother write her autobiography

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/case-study-helping-my-grandmother-write-her-autobiography/

Writing accountability: Personal accountability + accountability partners

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/accountable

Painful stories: How to write about sad memories and hard conversations

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/painful-stories/

How to get your own book printed without going crazy!

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-get-your-own-book-printed/

♡ Thanks for listening - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE if you are new and SHARE THE SHOW if you found it helpful!

Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on.

For decades I've told thousands of people's stories as a print journalist and would love to hear yours!

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

⇨ YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nfZWWTeRpBWMcxluLDa-w

The quick and easy way to do story writing prompts and story writing topics.

Want a warm-up technique to get you set for a life-story writing session?

Try a quick writing prompt and tap into your creative side.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What are writing prompt ideas

* Why use quick-write prompts

* How to use good writing prompts

* Where to find story writing questions and prompts

* Ease into life-story writing sessions with regular fun and creativity!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/writing-prompts/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/TEHMEPEJG70

⇨ FREE GIFT

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

⇨ YOUR SAY

Got a writing prompt or resource to share? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

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

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

Writing flow: Finding the best places to write your autobiography

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

Writing time: How to schedule time for writing

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

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/first-draft/

Writing break: The secret weapon of writing tips

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

♡ Thanks for listening - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE if you are new and SHARE THE SHOW if you found it helpful!

Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on.

For decades I've told thousands of people's stories as a print journalist and would love to hear yours!

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

⇨ YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nfZWWTeRpBWMcxluLDa-w

Part 1: A challenging and rewarding journey to record a special life story.

It has been a year since I gave my grandma Bonnie the very first copy of her life story - a labour of love that is close to her heart!

And given we marked St Valentine's Day earlier this week, I thought it would be timely to look back on how I got started helping my grandmother write her autobiography.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* About the autobiography's false beginnings

* The key technique that helped my grandmother record her memories

* How the life story nearly got derailed after a few chapters

* What it took for grandma and I to get the family history project moving again

* The way I turbocharged writing an autobiography

* Know writing a life story means facing challenges and finding courage to keep going!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read Part 1: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/case-study-helping-my-grandmother-write-her-autobiography/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/N3jTWJwaNYo

⇨ COACHING CALL DEAL

30-minute coaching call for $25 available here: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/deal/

⇨ FREE GIFT

Your Family Stories System: Easily capture your loved ones' memories for future generations - FREE sections, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-b5

⇨ YOUR SAY

Have you faced some of the same challenges I have helping my grandmother write her autobiography? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

How to start writing: The ultimate guide about planning to write life stories

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-start-writing/

Case study Part 2: Helping to write the story of grandmother Bonnie, 99

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/grandmother/

Case study Part 3: Secrets to writing my 100yo grandmother's autobiography

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/autobiography/

How to document family stories: This might be the best way in 4 steps!

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-document-family-stories/

Writing challenge - part 1: Join in some stay-at-home Easter fun!

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/life-story-challenge-part-1/

♡ Thanks for listening - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE if you are new and SHARE THE SHOW if you found it helpful!

Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on.

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

⇨ YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nfZWWTeRpBWMcxluLDa-w

What you need to know about using a story coach or author coach.

If you want to move your writing up a gear consider hiring a coach.

Together you will be finishing your life-story project before you know it!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How a writing teacher can help you start and finish a project

* Ways a coaching call will get your writing moving forward

* Discover how to save time with a story coach

* Feel the power of your writing increase with a writing teacher!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/life-story-writing-coach/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/eWH-IMiLAKU

⇨ COACHING CALL DEAL

30-minute coaching call for $25 available here: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/deal/

⇨ FREE GIFT

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

⇨ YOUR SAY

Where are you in your writing journey and what do you need help with? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

How to start writing: The ultimate guide about planning to write life stories

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-start-writing/

Working with a writing coach: 3 questions to ask when choosing a life-writing teacher

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/working-with-a-writing-coach/

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

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

Writing and editing: 3 things your writing teacher is looking for during a coaching call

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

Writing time: How to schedule time for writing

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

♡ Thanks for listening - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE if you are new and SHARE THE SHOW if you found it helpful!

Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on.

For decades I've told thousands of people's stories as a print journalist and would love to hear yours!

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

⇨ YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nfZWWTeRpBWMcxluLDa-w

Learn about the secret trial and conviction of Cardinal George Pell with this Allen & Unwin read.

Fallen is a study of innocence, power, justice and truth.

Indeed it is a read for those interested in getting a firsthand account of arguably one of the world's biggest trials in recent history.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What it was like to be 'front row' through the trial

* How Cardinal Pell and the Catholic Church responded to the charges

* What you can learn from the Walkley winner's writing

* Channel Morris-Marr's determination to write a fascinating life story

Please note: 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/, Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/lucie-morris-marr/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/MQzBQ2J11VM

⇨ FREE GIFT

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

⇨ YOUR SAY

Are you going to read Fallen? Or want to suggest a book to read? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-life-stories-of-2020/

Book review: New York Times Best Seller The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/sarah-m-broom/

Everything you need to know about making characters sparkle in your memoir

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

Dialogue like a pro: See how easily you can use speech marks and quotes in writing

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/dialogue/

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/tell-the-truth/

♡ Thanks for listening - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE if you are new and SHARE THE SHOW if you found it helpful!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on.

For decades I've told thousands of people's stories as a print journalist and would love to hear yours!

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

⇨ YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nfZWWTeRpBWMcxluLDa-w

Amazing secrets about what does theme mean and writing themes.

Asking what is theme can seem a scary question.

But theme definition is actually easy to answer: it's a message you want to get across to your reader.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What is theme meaning

* Why you need writing themes

* What is an example of a theme + list of themes

* How to pick the theme of a story

* Slice through confusion to easily understand theme meaning and choose book themes

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/theme/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/xreQANd7ukE

⇨ FREE GIFT

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

⇨ YOUR SAY

What themes are you writing about? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

How to start writing: The ultimate guide about planning to write life stories

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-start-writing/

Ask Nicola Q&A: Why is theme important for my autobiography or memoir?

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/why-is-theme-important/

Super settings: Setting examples and how to write the setting for your life story

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/setting/

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/tell-the-truth/

Ask Nicola Q&A: Revising and editing autobiography stories

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

♡ Thanks for listening - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE if you are new and SHARE THE SHOW if you found it helpful!

Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on.

For decades I've told thousands of people's stories as a print journalist and would love to hear yours!

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

⇨ YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nfZWWTeRpBWMcxluLDa-w

What every life-story writer ought to know about priming memory and remembering memories in 4 steps.

Memory recall is a complex and wonderful process.

But it can be challenging to remember back decades!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Unlock childhood memories on the ground

* Mine long-term memory with treasures

* Boost memory retrieval with others

* Priming memory with creative ideas

* Be surprised by what you can remember using memory recall techniques!

Please note: 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/

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/memoryrecall/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/wtE3yrGpV4E

⇨ FREE GIFT

Your Family Stories System: Easily capture your loved ones' memories for future generations - FREE sections, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-b5

⇨ YOUR SAY

What is one of your favourite or earliest childhood memories? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

How to start writing: The ultimate guide about planning to write life stories

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-start-writing/

How does memory work? Your questions answered about what is memory and types of memory

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-does-memory-work/

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/valuable-detail/

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/family-stories/

Music and memories: 3 song memory tricks to use while dancing up a storm!

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/memories-and-music/

How to beat memoir writer's block in 8 simple steps

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/memories-flowing-at-home/

♡ Thanks for listening - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE if you are new and SHARE THE SHOW if you found it helpful!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to write and self-publish life stories for family and friends so that unique memories live on.

For decades I've told thousands of people's stories as a print journalist and would love to hear yours!

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

⇨ YOUTUBE

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6nfZWWTeRpBWMcxluLDa-w