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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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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Click to read: https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/chasing-me-to-my-grave/

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⇨ YOUR SAY

What images or artwork will you include in your life-story work? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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

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Windswept and Interesting: Autobiography by Glasgow joker Billy Connolly 

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

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Writing challenge - part 2: 6 things to remember before you hold a family stories interview

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Memory recall: How to fast track remembering childhood memories + long-term memory retrieval

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

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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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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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⇨ YOUR SAY

Have you tried artificial intelligence chat? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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

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

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Amazing ways to organise and present life-story interview gold

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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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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!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/my-cousin-is-a-chief-in-samoa/ 

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

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⇨ YOUR SAY

Did your ancestors leave their homeland behind? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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Publishing: The ultimate guide to publishing a life story

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

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

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

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Writing time: How to schedule time for 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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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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Currowan: Surviving one of Australia’s worst bushfires by Bronwyn Adcock

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Funny stories: See how easily you can be humorous and write a funny story

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

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

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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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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!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

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

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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

Found a helpful tool for creating life stories? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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

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

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Case study: Helping my 98yo grandmother write her autobiography

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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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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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⇨ YOUR SAY

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

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

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Family life: How to fast track life stories while raising family

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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

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

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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!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

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

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

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⇨ YOUR SAY

Got a fave quote to share? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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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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⇨ 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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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

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/currowan/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

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The Mother Wound: A multi award-winning debut 

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

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

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

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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

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/staying-organised/ 

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/t8Uf2cY1zYUn 

⇨ FREE GIFT

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

Have you got a life-story organisation tip to share? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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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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Writing time: How to schedule time for 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.

⇨ WEBSITE

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

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