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Write Your Life Story, 4th Edition Michael Oke

Write Your Life Story, 4th Edition By Michael Oke

Write Your Life Story, 4th Edition by Michael Oke

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Taken a step at a time - maybe just writing a few episodes of your life - you will see that writing your life story is not as daunting as it first appears; indeed it can be great fun. You need have no writing experience at all - writing at its best is simply speaking on paper.

Write Your Life Story, 4th Edition Summary

Write Your Life Story, 4th Edition: How to Organise and Record Your Memories for Family and Friends to Enjoy by Michael Oke

Biographies are not just for celebrities. 'Normal' people's lives - your own, in fact - can be much more fascinating and interesting. The aim of this book is to help you celebrate your life - and those who are special to you. Taken a step at a time - maybe just writing a few episodes of your life - you will see that writing your life story is not as daunting as it first appears; indeed it can be great fun. You need have no writing experience at all - writing at its best is simply speaking on paper.

Write Your Life Story, 4th Edition Reviews

'If you want to write your own life story, this is The Real Deal.' James Caan 'Writing my own autobiography was a voyage of discovery, as well as helping me celebrate my family and those who have helped me along the way. It is a project I would recommend to anyone, and Mike's book is the place to start.' James Caan 'Every aspect of the task is explained, from initial jottings to arranging for the final printing and binding of your book, even if it is only one copy to be passed round amongst friends and relatives. I would highly recommend this book.' Writers' Bulletin 'Mike Oke believes passionately that everyone has within them a marvellous story - the tale of their life. He's just the man to help you tell it.' Neil Patrick, Yours magazine

About Michael Oke

Biographies are not just for celebrities. 'Normal' people's lives - your own, in fact - can be much more fascinating and interesting. The aim of this book is to help you celebrate your life - and those who are special to you. Taken a step at a time - maybe just writing a few episodes of your life - you will see that writing your life story is not as daunting as it first appears; indeed it can be great fun. You need have no writing experience at all - writing at its best is simply speaking on paper.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Neil Patrick; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Why Write Your Life Story?; Knowing why you want to write; Areas of caution; Dealing with modesty; Listening to the experts; Checklist; Assignments; 2. Thinking Things Through; Knowing your audience; Deciding what type of record you want; Who Do You Think You Are?; The scope of this book; Considering external assistance; Selecting your writing style; Choosing a title; Checklist; Assignments; 3. Getting Organised; Choosing your writing medium; Finding your own special place; Getting organised; Setting provisional targets; Checklist; Assignments; 4. Planning the Structure; Defining the parameters of the book; Identifying chapter headings; Brainstorming; Revising the initial book structure; Introducing a time line; Weaving it all together; Taking a break; Checklist; Assignments; Write Your Life Story; 5. Considering Alternative Structures; Thinking laterally; Undertaking a joint project; Writing as a couple; Writing as separate generations; Family histories; Checklist; Assignment; 6. Preparing to Tell Your Story; Feeling comfortable with yourself; Being natural; Being thorough; Ensuring historical consistency; Telling the story; Developing the story; Engaging the reader; Checklist; Assignments; 7. Some Tips and Techniques; Being aware of writing techniques; Adding depth to the story; Knowing how to use conflict; Considering grammar; Checklist; Assignments; 8. Inspirational Extracts; A chip off the old block; A turning point; A parent's dilemma; Being helpful; Not making the best of starts; A child's perspective; Sayings passed into family folklore; Different values; Unexpected news; Love at first sight; Decisive action; 9. Doing Your Research; Mental imaging; Painting character portraits; Recalling routines; Contents; Describing the neighbourhood; Looking round your house; Enlisting the help of others; Carrying out wider research; Incorporating social history; Considering more ideas; Checklist; Assignments; 10. Being Ready to Write; Deciding where to start writing; Reviewing the chapter plan; Immersing yourself in memories; Revising the chapter plan; Sitting down to write; Revising provisional targets; Continuing the process; Dealing with writer's block; Checklist; Assignments; 11. Tackling Difficult Areas; Thinking about yourself; Deciding what to include; Deciding what not to include; Getting the facts right; Ending the book; Checklist; Assignments; 12. Revising the Manuscript; Revising the structure and style; Revising the content; Revising the grammar; Seeking assistance; Making the word processor work for you; Checklist; Assignments; 13. Presentation; Choosing your medium; Conducting some simple research; Preparing the prelims; Considering the prelims at the end of the book; Considering an appendix; Designing the book; Selecting pictures; Reproducing the pictures; Selecting the paper; Reproducing the text; Checklist; Assignments; 14. Production; Producing a single volume; Producing a cover; Producing multiple copies; Celebrating your book; What next?; Checklist; Assignments; 15. Publishing; Understanding mainstream publishing; Warning; Understanding vanity publishing; Considering self-publishing; Checklist; Assignments; 16. Advice from Others Who Have Written; Author's Postscript; Glossary; Useful addresses; Further reading; Index.

Additional information

GOR002501175
9781845283995
1845283996
Write Your Life Story, 4th Edition: How to Organise and Record Your Memories for Family and Friends to Enjoy by Michael Oke
Michael Oke
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Little, Brown Book Group
2005-10-20
212
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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