Quick and easy life-story fixes from a writing coach.

A good writing and editing coach can be a lifesaver during a life-story project.

In short, they will keep you on track and help improve your work.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How to use editing skills to create interesting story starts

* Life-story coach ideas to boost tone and voice

* Book coach tips for easy-to-read copy

* See how coaching calls can positively transform life stories

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

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

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

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⇨ YOUR SAY

What coaching tip appeals to you? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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Edit: The ultimate guide to polishing your writing

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First draft: Don't start writing a first draft before https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/first-draft/

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

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

Ask Nicola Q&A: Revising and editing autobiography stories

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

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-copy-edit/

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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.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

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Everything you need to know about finding writing time with kids.

As a mum I know kids fill your life with love and responsibility.

But there are definitely ways to navigate this season and make life story progress.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How to sanely find life balance with kids

* My tried and proven writing routine ideas

* Achieve a balanced life with a little help

* Create life stories while looking after children

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/family-life/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/olE_4A7u_qM

⇨ 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

Got a family life productivity tip to share with fellow parents or grandparents? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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

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

New year's resolutions: Set top writing dreams and goals

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/new-years-resolutions/

Writing time: How to schedule time for writing

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

Writing accountability: Personal accountability + accountability partners

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/accountable

Writing flow: Finding the best places to write your autobiography

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

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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.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

⇨ INSTAGRAM

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

Best quotes for midyear motivation and inspiration.

Midyear is the perfect time to refocus your life-story goals and projects.

So give your writing and creating an added boost with inspiring positive quotes.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Words of encouragement to get started

* Writing success quotes to inspire a first draft

* Inspirational words for finalising your work

* Get reinvigorated to take action on your life-story project

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

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

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/aC8uCnFIw2k

⇨ 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

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

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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!

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/inspirational-quotes/

Writing quotes: Inspirational quotes + motivational quotes for life-story writers

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

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

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

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

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

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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.foreveryoungautobiographies.com

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

⇨ INSTAGRAM

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

Case study: Californian author's life story rides ups and downs of life.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Why this Brentwood business consultant started writing

* How he wrote this Library Tales Publishing life story

* This hi-tech worker from Palo Alto's top writing tips

* Realise stories can help others successfully ride waves of life

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/waves-of-life/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/_k6LIPS8KE4

⇨ 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

What is one big change or 'big wave' that has hit your life or a loved one's life? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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Wildflower Girl: Dana Stewart Quinney's adventurous autobiography

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/wildflower-girl/

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

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

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/critique-partner/

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

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

Writing time: How to schedule time for writing

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

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Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to create 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

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

How life-story videos and family history videos can save family memories.

It was wonderful to catch up recently with Moving Memories founder Nicola Kane from New Zealand.

Together we talked about all things life stories and how emotionally engaging legacy videos can be.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How Nicola's dad inspired her to record family history

* Discover how legacy videos are quick to make

* Why interviewing family members has never been easier

* Consider video storytelling to save memories today

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/moving-memories/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/Yw2oa7wKS_g

⇨ 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 would you like to interview? Your mother, father or another loved one? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/life-story-challenge-part-2/

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Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to create 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

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

Amazing secrets about sharing important life lessons learned.

Life-story projects help us reflect on lessons learnt through our lives.

Certainly this is valuable to us individually and to others, now and in the future.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Why sharing deep life lessons is important

* Topics for valuable life lessons

* How to record your best life lessons

* Working example to learn from the past

* Be generous and share lessons learned in life

Please note: This show has been updated and improved. It was first published November 9, 2018, here https://youtu.be/-SD226a7D20

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/lessons-learnt/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

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

⇨ 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

What is a life lesson someone has shared with you or you can share with others? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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All the writing advice you need to write a life story today

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

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

What is theme? Get theme definition and theme examples without the work

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/theme/

Chapters: 3 questions answered about book chapters

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/chapters/

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

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

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Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to create 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

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

Book review: What you ought to know about this stolen child, storyteller and leader.

Tell Me Why: The story of my life and my music by Archie Roach is about finding family, music and purpose.

Certainly, it is sad and confronting in parts, however, overall it offers an undeniable message of hope and love.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this Simon and Schuster Australia publication is all about

* How this proud Australian Aboriginal won ARIA awards

* Why a child of the Stolen Generations wanted to pen this ABIA-winning life story

* See how memories and stories need to be told!

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/

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/tell-me-why/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/2B1Xk5SaLfc

⇨ 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

Do you have a memory of a parent you would like to share? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-life-stories-of-2021/

The Happiest Man on Earth: Bestseller by 100yo Auschwitz survivor Eddie Jaku

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-happiest-man-on-earth/

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

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

Memory palaces: What you should know about mnemonic memory palaces

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/memory-palaces/

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

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

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Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to create 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

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

Case study: Idaho field biologist's life story is a surefire nature fix.

Wildflower Girl: A Lifelong Journey Beyond the Trail by Dana Stewart Quinney is a walk on the wild side.

This autobiography is a nostalgic journey of mystery, adventure and the magic of nature.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Why this Sun Valley local started writing

* How she began and finished the Hidden Shelf Publishing House autobiography

* The former USA Army National Guard's fave story

* Discover how childhood can be a treasure trove of memories!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/wildflower-girl/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/jVGEBBsBd-c

⇨ 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

Does your life-story project feature wild childhood memories too? 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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/publishing/

Autobiography definition: Plus biography meaning and what a memoir means

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

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/memoryrecall/

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

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

The Butcherbird Sings: Julie Campbell's touching memoir about neurodegenerative disease

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-butcherbird-sings/

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Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to create 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

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

What you should know about mnemonic memory palaces.

Today's Ask Nicola question focuses on what are memory palaces.

In short, they are wonderfully creative and useful ways to remember almost anything!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What is a memory palace

* Why use the mind palace technique

* Discover other mnemonic devices

* Harness the power of place to trigger life-story memories

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/memory-palaces/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/H8ozPpKLZsM

⇨ 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 best triggers your memories? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

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

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

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/

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

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

Genetic memory: Does your memoir include genetic memory examples?

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/genetic-memory/

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Happy writing!

⇨ ABOUT ME

Hi and welcome! My name is Nicola and I help you learn how to create 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

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies

Book review: Amazing ways to live by a Holocaust survivor.

The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku OAM is about his incredible survival of Auschwitz and World War II.

But it is more than this: it is a potent guide and reminder about what's important in life.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this WWII memoir is about

* Highlights of this centenarian's life story

* Writing ideas from a Sydney award winner

* How sharing life stories can change hearts and minds!

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/

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-happiest-man-on-earth/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/ry2EeBnqrkQ

⇨ 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 life story are you reading? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-life-stories-of-2021/

Case study: Helping my 98yo grandmother write her autobiography

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

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

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

Lessons learnt: Writing memoirs full of your best life lessons

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

How to write a book title: Catchy headlines and good book titles

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

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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

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies