You don't have to be famous : how to write your life story , None by Zousmer, Steve, None instant download

You don't have to be famous : how to write your life story , None by Zousmer, Steve, None instant download

xii, 244 pages ; 23 cm, Would you like to record your life story for future generations? Do you want to write your life story to fulfill a personal need or desire for creativity? So why haven't you started? Writing can be intimidating, but with the help of this book, you can successfully start and finish your most important story. Noted author Steve Zousmer helps you overcome the challenges associated with writing by showing you how to think creatively about the best way to tell your story. You don't have to have an exotic or adventurous life to have a life worth recording. Your story is meaningful because it is uniquely yours. Writing isn't always about getting published or becoming rich and famous; sometimes it's about something even more important. Don't wait another day to start writing the story of your life!, Includes index, You don't have to be famous -- FAQS: Frequently Asked Questions -- Motivation: Four good choices -- You need an organizing principle -- Preparation issues: Research, Outlining, Self-discipline -- Who are you and who is the audience -- Writing is hard -- Set your imagination free -- Strategies for a good start -- Telling stories -- Writing advice for the long haul -- Talking about things we don't talk about -- Rewriting -- You're finished, now what? -- My not-yet-written autobiography -- Profiling yourself on video -- Index