An amazing story of love, glassblowing and one family's gutsy move to France.

Blown Out of Proportion is a poignant and humorous memoir.

It is a unique story about a young family's dogged determination to succeed against all odds when they move to France.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How Caldecott 'accidentally' started the book when she moved to France

* What writing challenges she faced and overcame

* Helpful first-hand tips for writing a memoir

* Build your writing confidence like Caldecott to finish your life story

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/blown-out-of-proportion/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

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⇨ YOUR SAY

Are you writing a memoir too? What era of your life are you focusing on? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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Case study: American memoirist Karen Hill Anton and writing her award-winning The View From Breast Pocket Mountain

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

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

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

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⇨ 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

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What The Japan Times columnist and skilled Japanese calligrapher knows about leading an adventurous life and living in Japan.

The View From Breast Pocket Mountain showcases an amazing mix of cultures.

However, this award-winning memoir has taken Karen Hill Anton much time and love to craft.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* About Anton's adventurous trip to Japan with her family

* Why this skilled Japanese calligrapher started the memoir

* Writing tips from a long-term The Japan Times columnist

* Find strength in Anton's writing journey to propel your own!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-view-from-breast-pocket-mountain/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

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⇨ YOUR SAY

Where is your life-story set? Does it include overseas places like Anton? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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Case study: The Moonsamy family's The 17th Suitcase: Vignettes from a South African Family

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

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/types-of-editors/

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

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

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

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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

The quick and easy way to understand outline meaning and how to make an outline.

Writing a life story is certainly a creative and thought-provoking exercise.

But we need a basic roadmap to keep it on track.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How a writing outline helps set your priorities

* Why writing a book outline banishes writer's block

* Using an outline format is like insurance

* How to write an outline with my free video training https://wp.me/P8NwjM-3o

* Squash overwhelm and plan your life story with a writing outline

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/story-outline/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/qFbLa-JoSrw

⇨ FREE GIFT

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⇨ YOUR SAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to make a timeline: What is a timeline + timeline example (plus free printable!)

https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-make-a-timeline/

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⇨ 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

ABIA winning biography by Ungarie's Neale Daniher, with Warwick Green.

When All is Said and Done is much more than a football book.

Indeed it is almost a coach's pep talk about living a good life.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What this Australian Rules football coach's biography is about

* Interesting details from the book, including his popular fight MND (Motor Neurone Disease) charity work

* Writing pointers from a Pan Macmillan Australia author

* Be inspired to write a life-lessons 'letter' to your own grandchildren

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/when-all-is-said-and-done/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/4KK-L5IPsLE

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⇨ YOUR SAY

Got a book review suggestion? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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

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

Lessons learnt: Writing memoirs full of your best life lessons

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

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

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

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⇨ 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

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Ask Nicola Q&A: Do I need an ISBN number for a life story?

ISBNs can be a confusing topic for new writers!

Indeed many question whether they need one or not.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What exactly is an ISBN number

* When you might need a book ISBN

* How to easily get an ISBN registration

* Know instantly if you need an ISBN and where to get an ISBN online.

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

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

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

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⇨ YOUR SAY

What type of life story are you working on?  Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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Ask Nicola Q&A: 4 tips to remember when turning a book into an ebook

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How to get your own book printed without going crazy!

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Print run: Decide how many books to print like a boss

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⇨ 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

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Everything you need to know about book layouts, print runs, book launches and more!

The final step of a life-story project is publishing.

Certainly it is very exciting to reach this stage after much hard work!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* How to master a book layout

* Create memorable book covers

* How to get your own book printed

* Host a successful book launch

* Publish life stories so they can be shared and celebrated!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

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

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⇨ YOUR SAY

Are you about to publish a life story? 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

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

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Edit: The ultimate guide to polishing your writing

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⇨ 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

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Best 2021 writing advice about autobiography definition, what is theme, birth stories and more!

I recently took a writing break, in part, to work on a big upcoming Forever Young Autobiographies project.

But it was also a chance to look back at popular website articles hundreds of you have been reading so far this year.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* Autobiography definition plus biography meaning

* What is theme and theme examples

* How to write birth stories

* Writing advice from The Red Kitchen memoir author

* Try some of these popular writing ideas!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

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

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⇨ YOUR SAY

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

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

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

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⇨ 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

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Everything you need to know to create timelines and use an online timeline maker.

Many things happen in our lives and world over the course of a lifespan.

And making timelines can help organise thoughts for life-story projects.

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What is a timeline of my life

* How to create a timeline and what to include

* Ideas to pick a timeline format

* Get writing with a life timeline!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-make-a-timeline/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

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

Please note: This show has been updated and improved. It was first published November 29, 2018, here https://youtu.be/dAmO4ECE6gQ

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⇨ FREE PRINTABLE

To download the free printable life timeline, click the link in the article: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-make-a-timeline/

⇨ YOUR SAY

Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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

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⇨ 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

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3 more writing techniques to make your writing captivating (AKA not boring!).

The other week I went over three top ways to make writing more captivating.

That show was very popular so today I've got more writing techniques to help keep your audience reading from start to finish!

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* About flashback meaning and writing flashbacks

* Rising action, story climax and other parts of a story

* How to use thoughtful reflective analysis

* Clearly know how to write a good story for your readers!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/write-good-story/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/SSU2s9R_hdg

Please note: This show has been updated and improved. It was first published November 15, 2018, here https://youtu.be/yhN2vFWfFIo

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Which one of these writing techniques do you want to use or have used? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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How to write birth stories in four easy steps

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

Story outline: How to make an outline and have topics to write about

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

3 Related article - Lessons learnt: Writing memoirs full of your best life lessons

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⇨ 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

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Know what is an autobiography and how it differs to biography definition and memoir meaning.

The words autobiography, biography and memoir (plus other terms) often get interchanged willy-nilly.

But what's the difference and does it matter?

⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:

* What exactly is autobiography meaning

* The difference between autobiography and biography

* How to define memoir

* Know what type of life story to choose and write!

⇨ FULL ARTICLE

Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/autobiography-definition/

⇨ VIDEO PODCAST

Click to watch: https://youtu.be/v_bBFu4jaz8

Please note: This show has been updated and improved. It was first published November 1, 2018, here https://youtu.be/T1vN7ZdVv38

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30% off 30-minute coaching calls to realign writing goals available here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/deal/

⇨ FREE GIFT

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⇨ YOUR SAY

What type of life story are you going to start? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/

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

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

Set top writing dreams and goals

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Writing flow: Finding the best places to write your autobiography

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

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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