Case study: What Campbell knows about atypical parkinsonism and corticobasal degeneration.

The Butcherbird Sings: A memoir of hope and help born from a neurodegenerative disease is a poignant read.

However, it’s also a story of love, emotional trauma and recovery.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Why this Yamba local decided to write a life story

* How Campbell finished her Bad Apple Press memoir

* Ideas and tips for writing your own life story

* Turn to life stories for hope and help!

Please note: I am not a doctor and the advice in this show is general in nature. Please contact your doctor or health professional for help that suits your specific circumstances. Further resources: Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/, Lifeline Australia https://www.lifeline.org.au/

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-butcherbird-sings/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/CEmXSD7W2Jg

⇨ 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

Does your life-story project focus on a health condition like The Butcherbird Sings? 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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Case study: Melissa Harris's against-all-odds birth memoir One Pound, Twelve Ounces

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/one-pound-twelve-ounces/

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

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Death and dying: How to have hard conversations for your writing

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/death-and-dying/

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

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

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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

Podcast guest appearance for Wellness Wednesday about how to start writing a life story.

I had a ball on The Athena Wellness Podcast recently with host Kathy Robinson, a coach, wellness expert, author and former corporate America executive.

We discussed a range of life-story topics across two shows. Plus Kathy asked me about my own writing habits and wellness practices.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Autobiography definition vs memoir definition

* Key storytelling elements and storytelling secrets

* How to start a story about your life as a wellness practice

* Listen to this health-focused and inspiring podcast!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-athena-wellness-podcast/

⇨ PODCAST EPISODES

Click to listen: https://athenawellness.com/podcast

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/rHDoJnV8B3o

⇨ 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's your No. 1 wellness practice? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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Red Sneaker Writers podcast: Talking life stories with a New York Times bestselling author

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/red-sneaker-writers/

Autobiography definition: Plus biography meaning and what a memoir means

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

All the 2021 highlights about creating a story outline, a funny story, ISBNs and an infertility memoir.

I'm glad to be back and sitting down to create shows for the website for 2022!

And to start the ball rolling, I reviewed the most popular and best of 2021 Forever Young Autobiographies shows to know what you enjoyed.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* The power of creating a story outline

* How to write a funny story

* When you need to use an ISBN

* Inspiring birth memoir One Pound, Twelve Ounces

* Tell me what to create next!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-of-2021/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/sWBZWS0jt7k

⇨ FREE GIFTS

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

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 is your favourite Forever Young Autobiographies show? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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Midyear 2021 highlights: Best of 2021 articles and writing tips for beginners

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/2021-highlights/

Best of 2020: Best articles of 2020 about writing advice + writing tips

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

Midyear 2020 highlights: Best of 2020 articles and writing tips for beginners

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/2020-highlights/

Best of 2019: Writing tips + writing advice articles you read most this year

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-of-2019/

Midyear 2019 highlights: Best of 2019 articles and writing tips for beginners

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/2019-highlights/

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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

How to choose must-read books to enjoy this year and into 2022.

The Forever Young Autobiographies best life stories of 2021 book list is full of super holiday reading.

Indeed it has life stories by youngsters to singers and much more!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* The must-read books of 2021

* Best books of 2021 to scoop literary awards

* Life-story book recommendations from around the world

* Best non-fiction reads by writers age 15 to 100

* Discover the best books to add to your new-year reading list!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

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

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/GO3pEzhpNDM

⇨ BIRTHDAY 2021 DEAL

** LAST DAYS!! ** 50% off the Your Family Stories System is 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

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

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

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

Best books of 2019: Must-read books about life stories to enjoy this summer

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/must-read-2019/

Best books of 2018: Must-read books about life stories to enjoy these holidays

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-books-2018/

Book review: Anxiousness, hope and Your Own Kind of Girl by musician Clare Bowditch

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/clare-bowditch/

Book review: Biography The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X, a leader in racial equality

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-dead-are-arising/

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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

Secret Santa ideas and Christmas gift ideas for writers.

Ideas for writers to get inspired and motivated to write over the holidays and into the new year.

Indeed be sure to include a couple of gift suggestions in your Santa letter and drop hints to family and friends!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Journals: How to buy a gift that will preserve memories

* Desk organisers: Secret Santa ideas that are helpful and beautiful

* Audiobooks: Creative Christmas wish list suggestions

* Your Family Stories System: Create a permanent celebration of a unique life

* Easily buy a great writing gift!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/smart-gift-ideas/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/eR23YCEkf_Y

⇨ BIRTHDAY 2021 DEAL

50% off the Your Family Stories System is 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

What gift is on your list this Christmas? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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Gift giving for writers 2020: See how easily you can get gift giving sorted

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/gift-giving/

Buy a gift: Christmas wish list + secret Santa list for writers

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/buy-a-gift/

Penmanship: What you should know about handwriting and how to improve handwriting

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/penmanship/

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

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

Your family stories tips: Don't do your family stories before reading this!

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

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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

What every hopeful parent should know about infertility treatment, miscarriage and micro preemie birth.

One Pound, Twelve Ounces: A preemie mother's story of loss, hope, and triumph by Melissa Harris is an inspiring memoir.

It is the journey of one mum's determination to give her micro-preemie a fighting chance - and the story of that baby’s remarkable battle to survive.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What started this story about premature birth

* How an online blog journal helped create this birth story

* Writing tips about telling the truth and writing about divorce

* Realise the power your story has to help others!

Please note: I am not a doctor and the advice in this show is general in nature. Please contact your doctor or health professional for help that suits your specific circumstances. Further resources: Beyondblue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/, Lifeline Australia https://www.lifeline.org.au/

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/one-pound-twelve-ounces/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/FcW2HRH_w0o

⇨ BIRTHDAY 2021 DEAL

50% off the Your Family Stories System is 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

What is one challenge you have overcome in your life? 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/

Case study: John Lawrence's funny medical memoir Playing Doctor: Part Two: Residency

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/playing-doctor/

Proofreading tips for revising and editing your writing

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/proofread/

How to write birth stories in four easy steps

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/birthstories/

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

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

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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

Surefire ideas to celebrate family history + save BIG.

Family stories help us understand our past and who we are.

And with a little effort they are easily recorded, shared and celebrated.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Why timeliness is important for a life story

* How writing ability shouldn't stop a life history

* To pick a life-story format that suits you

* Decide to start a family story today!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/your-family-stories-tips/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/fS4sE9xOc3g

⇨ BIRTHDAY 2021 DEAL

50% off the Your Family Stories System is 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

Do you have a question about recording family stories? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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

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amazing 'bonus' reasons to record a loved one's life stories

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

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

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

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

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

Feature article guide: Helping you write a life story super fast!

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/feature-article/

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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

A 2020 Pulitzer Prize winner by Benjamin Moser with HarperCollins Publishers.

Sontag: Her Life and Work by Benjamin Moser is an award-winning biography about one of America's most famous writers, thinkers and activists.

However, it is also the story of a complex individual whose private character struggled to reconcile with her public identity.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this HarperCollins biography is all about

* Interesting highlights and stories from the book

* Life-story writing ideas to improve our own work

* Aim to write great, unforgettable stories like Sontag

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

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

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/iduTKYWvG1o

⇨ 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 a book recommendation to share? 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: Biography The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X, a leader in racial equality

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-dead-are-arising/

Writing characters: If you've already tried creating characters, don't read this. It'll break your heart

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

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

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

Ask Nicola Q&A: What are positive traits and qualities of a good writer?

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/qualities-of-a-good-writer/

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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

Ask Nicola Q&A: Amazing ways to record family stories this holiday season.

Family gatherings like Thanksgiving and Christmas are perfect opportunities for a life-story challenge.

Indeed family stories flow so naturally at these events it can be hard to stop them!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How to come up with fun Thanksgiving day ideas

* My two approaches for family Christmas games

* What equipment you need to interview your family members

* How to share the fruits of life-story games

* Interview family members and have fun this holiday season!

Please note: This show has been updated and improved. It was first published November 22, 2018, here https://youtu.be/7_C4gVSlyYw

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/thanksgiving-games/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/4cjUJVrE3ho

⇨ 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 will you interview this holiday season? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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

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

How to write a story: Burning questions about inspirational stories, writing tips + writing mistakes

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

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

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

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

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

Writing challenge - part 3: How to fast track, finish and celebrate your family stories!

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/life-story-challenge-part-3/

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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

What a former medical student with a severe case of imposter syndrome wants you to know.

Playing Doctor: Part Two: Residency (Blundering along with imposter syndrome) by John Lawrence is a funny medical memoir born from chaotic, disjointed and frightening nights on hospital wards.

However, it highlights that how we handle difficult situations is what counts.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How Lawrence's book series started with amnesia

* Steps the medical practitioner took to publish his funny writing

* His tried and tested 'prescription' for new writers

* Turn your old letters and emails into chapters and books too!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/playing-doctor/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/-OFgoM9J5hY

⇨ 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 funny story from when you were a student? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

⇨ RELATED LINKS

Publishing: The ultimate guide to publishing a life story

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

Case study: Adopted twin sister Julie Ryan McGue on penning her family search memoir Twice a Daughter

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/twice-a-daughter/

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

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

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

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

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

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

♡ 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

⇨ YOUTUBE

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

⇨ FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies