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.

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* 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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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.

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* 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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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.

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* 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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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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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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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.

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* 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!

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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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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.

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* 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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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.

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

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

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* 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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