Bibliograph

Writing your life, a guide to writing autobiographies, by Mary Borg ; illustrated by Joyce Turley

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Writing your life, a guide to writing autobiographies, by Mary Borg ; illustrated by Joyce Turley

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Writing your life

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

838526661

Responsibility statement

by Mary Borg ; illustrated by Joyce Turley

Sub title

a guide to writing autobiographies

Summary

To many, the task of writing about one's life seems daunting and difficult. Where does one begin? What stories will inspire your children and grandchildren, and which will simply amuse them? Writing Your Life: A Guide to Writing Autobiographies breaks down the barriers of personal narrative with an easy-to-follow guide that includes thought-provoking questions, encouraging suggestions, memory-jogging activities, tips for writing, advice on publishing one's stories in print and online, and examples of ordinary people's writing. Having already helped thousands write their life stories, this second edition of Writing Your Life is sure to help today's generations preserve their memories and wisdom for many generations to come

Table Of Contents

Writing Your Life; Title Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 A Few Basics; Chapter 2 Laying the Groundwork; Chapter 3 Remembering and Writing: Early Years; Chapter 4 Remembering and Writing: Adult Life; Chapter 5 Putting It All Together; Appendix Decades; About the Author

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