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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First draft: Don’t start writing a first draft before reading this! https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/first-draft/ 

How to write a good story: The flashback, parts of a story and reflective 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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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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⇨ YOUR SAY

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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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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.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

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

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

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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.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

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

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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

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

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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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⇨ 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.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

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

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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.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

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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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Click to read: https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-boy-from-boomerang-crescent/ 

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

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

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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.

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

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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! 

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

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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 

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

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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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⇨ 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.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

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

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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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⇨ 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.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

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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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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.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

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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!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/my-dream-time/ 

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Chapters: 3 questions answered about book chapters

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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.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

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