Write Your Life Story
Write Your Life Story
Share Your Biography With Future Generations
Turn your life into story
Tell the story of your ancestors
Share your experiences with the next generation
Add excitement and energy to your writing
Dozens of writing prompts will jog your memory
Write thematically, chronologically or anecdotally
Bring your work to life with great dialogue
Polish your writing and get into print
Share your life with family and friends
Description
Everyone has a story to tell. Don't let yours be lost!
Share your life story, or the story of family members with future generations. Children and grandchildren cherish the words we pass on to them and will return to them time and again.
This course shows you how to create an exciting and engaging biography or autobiography to share with friends, family and the world. It begins by introducing you to what makes a great biography, including:
Why Write Your Life Story?
Biography or Autobiography?
How to Write Your Story
Journals, Blogs, Articles, Recordings, Stories and Novels
Tailoring Your Story for Your Audience
Do’s and Don’ts
Then you'll choose the approach to organize your story:
Fact or Fiction
Chronological Organization
Thematic Organization
Anecdotal Organization
You'll learn techniques for creating professional writing including:
Plot vs. Story
Story Structure
Viewpoint and Tense
Dialogue
Settings
The heart of the course is a series of writing prompts that will get you brainstorming and turn your ideas into reality. Following these suggestions, your life will take shape on the page, almost magically:
Writing Prompts - Photos
Writing Prompts - Conversations
Writing Prompts - Q&A
Writing Prompts - Ancestors
Writing Prompts - Where Were You When...?
Writing Prompts - Childhood
Writing Prompts - Toys and Possessions
Writing Prompts - Pets
Writing Prompts - Growing Up
Writing Prompts - Accomplishments
Writing Prompts - Spirituality
Writing Prompts - Holidays
Writing Prompts - Romance
Writing Prompts - The Black Moment
Writing Prompts - Changes
Writing Prompts - Children and Grandchildren
Once your story is written, we'll look at the fun process of polishing and publishing your story:
Writing Big
Polishing Your Work
Illustrations and Covers
Copyrights and Permissions
Finally, with your manuscript finished, we'll show you how to share it with the world:
Getting Into Print
E-books
Marketing
Next Steps
In this lively and fun course, Steve Alcorn shows you how to achieve your dream. Step by step, you'll bring your story to life. Imagine the fun you and your family will have sharing these experiences!
Whether you're a first time or experienced writer, Write Your Life Story will show you how to share your history with others. Enroll now!
Who this course is for:
For First time or Experienced Writers
Everyone has a story to tell - It's your turn!
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