Forever Young Autobiographies

Forever Young Autobiographies
Forever Young Autobiographies

G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on. Forever Young Autobiographies is dedicated to supporting autobiography, memoir, biography and life-story project creators. Whether it's interviewing and recording key memories for a loved one or publishing a complete autobiography - I can help! I'm so excited to have you listen to my show and would love to hear your feedback or questions :)

  1. 12/12/2024

    FYA 150: Super-Infinite: A historical biography about love poet John Donne

    Book review: A British Book Awards winner and bestseller by Katherine Rundell. Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne by Katherine Rundell is a witty and intelligent biography. It is a refreshing and illuminating take on the highs and lows of a highly talented historical figure born in 1500s England. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:  * What this Faber publication is all about * Interesting facts about this scholar, adventurer and Dean of St Paul's Cathedral * Life-story tips from an award winner * Appreciate how our lives are interconnected ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/super-infinite/  ⇨ VIDEO PODCAST Click to watch: https://youtu.be/onX29-EV_mc  ⇨ FREE GIFT Structure Success video training: Four steps to plan a life-story outline. FREE training, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-3o ⇨ YOUR SAY Do you have a book review recommendation? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/ ⇨ RELATED LINKS Best life stories of 2023: Award-winning books to read over the holidays  https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-life-stories-of-2023/   The Boy from Boomerang Crescent: Australian memoir by AFL star Eddie Betts https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-boy-from-boomerang-crescent/   Life-story interview: How to set-up an interview + family interview tips https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/family-stories/  Tell the truth: The surefire way to out skeletons in the closet https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/tell-the-truth/  Chapters: 3 questions answered about book chapters https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/chapters/  ♡ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe if you are new and share or review the show if you found it helpful! Happy writing! ⇨ ABOUT ME G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on. ⇨ WEBSITE https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com ⇨ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies ⇨ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies ⇨ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/foreveryoungautobiographies/

    8 min

  2. 11/23/2024

    FYA 149: Qualities of a good writer: Positive characteristics and habits

    Ask Nicola Q&A: 5 positive traits to improve your writing. Ordinary people can be great writers! They push through negative thoughts and barriers to put pen to paper time and again. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:  * Five good personality traits for life-story creators * Why positive personality traits can help you write well * What makes a good author finish a first draft * What to do when a story isn’t what you expect * How to write authentically * Channel the positive personal qualities of good writers! ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/qualities-of-a-good-writer/  ⇨ VIDEO PODCAST Click to watch: https://youtu.be/ygjVVIZmXuA  ⇨ FREE GIFT Your Family Stories System: Easily capture your loved ones' memories for future generations. FREE sections, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-b5 ⇨ YOUR SAY What other qualities of a good writer do you think are needed? What trait resonates with you? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/ ⇨ RELATED LINKS Story detail: Identifying key details in a story to make your autobiography shine https://youtu.be/b63g3UR5Jok  How to beat memoir writer's block in 8 simple steps https://youtu.be/4UvT5mJQYd0  Writing time: How to schedule time for writing https://youtu.be/Plk0iQi31Go  First draft: Don't start writing a first draft before reading this! https://youtu.be/on0QfAOXVMA  Tell the truth: The surefire way to out skeletons in the family closet https://youtu.be/d6cIN13FZv0  ♡ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe if you are new and share or review the show if you found it helpful! Happy writing! ⇨ ABOUT ME G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on. ⇨ WEBSITE https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com ⇨ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies ⇨ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies ⇨ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/foreveryoungautobiographies/

    9 min

  3. 10/24/2024

    FYA 148: The Boy from Boomerang Crescent: Australian memoir by AFL star Eddie Betts

    Book review: Australian Book Industry Awards winner about a First Nations and Carlton identity.  Eddie Betts is an inspirational story of a true Australian Rules champion, on and off the field. It is a moving tale of an Aboriginal boy who battled discrimination and who grew up to be famous for his gravity-defying kicks. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:  * What this Australian Aboriginal's memoir is about * Highlights from the Simon and Schuster publication * Life-story tips from an award winner  * Be inspired by a former illiterate author!  ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-boy-from-boomerang-crescent/  ⇨ VIDEO PODCAST Click to watch: https://youtu.be/smsm7hKrg4s  ⇨ FREE GIFT Structure Success video training: Four steps to plan a life-story outline. FREE training, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-3o ⇨ YOUR SAY Do you have a book review recommendation? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/ ⇨ RELATED LINKS Best life stories of 2023: Award-winning books to read over the holidays  https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-life-stories-of-2023/   My Dream Time: Tennis memoir by Wimbledon and Aus Open star Ash Barty https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/my-dream-time   Book review: Johnathan Thurston - The Autobiography, with James Phelps https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/johnathan-thurston/    Good writing: Writing tips on how to become a better writer (plus writing prompts free training) https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/good-writing/  First draft: Don't start writing a first draft before reading this! https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/first-draft/   ♡ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe if you are new and share or review the show if you found it helpful! Happy writing! ⇨ ABOUT ME G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on. ⇨ WEBSITE https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com ⇨ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies ⇨ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies ⇨ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/foreveryoungautobiographies/

    8 min

  4. 07/20/2024

    FYA 147: How to write a book title: Types of headlines and great story titles

    7 amazing secrets on how to write a book name (plus examples of eye-catching headlines).  There are many creative tactics for how to write a book title or super chapter title. Best of all they are easy and fun to try! ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:  * Different types of headlines and titles * Top ideas for good book titles * My favourite headline writing strategy * Be confident to write great headlines that really work!  ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/how-to-write-a-book-title/  ⇨ VIDEO PODCAST Click to watch: https://youtu.be/i5DkafAbfhQ  ⇨ FREE GIFT Your Family Stories System: Easily capture your loved ones' memories for future generations. FREE sections, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-b5 ⇨ YOUR SAY What title tactic or tactics are you going to use? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/ ⇨ RELATED LINKS Edit: The ultimate guide to polishing your writing https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/edit/ Book covers: How to create a memorable cover design https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/memorable-cover My Adventurous Life: Australian Book Industry Awards winner by Dick Smith https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/my-adventurous-life/ Diary of a Young Naturalist: British Book Awards winning memoir by Irish teen Dara McAnulty  https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/diary-of-a-young-naturalist/ Book review: Working Class Boy by Cold Chisel's Jimmy Barnes  https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/working-class-boy/ Book review: Working Class Man by Cold Chisel's Jimmy Barnes https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/working-class-man/ Related article - Book review: Johnathan Thurston: The Autobiography, with James Phelps https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/johnathan-thurston/ Book review: Sontag: Her Life and Work, a biography of writer Susan Sontag https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/sontag/ Book review: Biography The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X, a leader in racial equality https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-dead-are-arising/ Chasing Me to My Grave: Jim Crow memoir by Georgia artist Winfred Rembert https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/chasing-me-to-my-grave/  Book review: Educated by historian Tara Westover  https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/tara-westover/ Book review: No Friend But the Mountains by Behrouz Boochani https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/behrouz-boochani/  ♡ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe if you are new and share or review the show if you found it helpful! Happy writing! ⇨ ABOUT ME G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on. ⇨ WEBSITE https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com ⇨ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies ⇨ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies ⇨ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/foreveryoungautobiographies/

    8 min

  5. 04/29/2024

    FYA 146: Nobody’s Daughter: A memoir of healing the mother wound by Rica Ramos

    Case study: How a Florida journalist wrote this She Writes Press life story. 'Nobody’s Daughter: A memoir of healing the mother wound' by Rica Ramos underscores every woman’s right to truth and validation. It offers a bold and lucid look at mother-daughter relationships. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:  * What this trauma memoir is about * How Ramos started this project of self discovery * Practical tips to keep in mind for your first book * Create and unlock truth! If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence contact emergency services. If you are affected by this story and want to seek assistance, see: 1800RESPECT https://www.1800respect.org.au/, Kids Help Line http://kidshelpline.com.au/, Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/ ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/nobodys-daughter/  ⇨ VIDEO PODCAST Click to watch: https://youtu.be/0kolnaL0k_Y  ⇨ FREE GIFT Your Family Stories System: Easily capture your loved ones' memories for future generations. FREE sections, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-b5 ⇨ YOUR SAY Are you writing a memoir like Ramos? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/ ⇨ RELATED LINKS Publishing: The ultimate guide to publishing a life story https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/publishing/  My Cousin Is a Chief in Samoa: An amazing family story by Danish TV journalist Johannes Langkilde  https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/my-cousin-is-a-chief-in-samoa/ The Mother Wound: A multi award-winning debut memoir by Amani Haydar https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/the-mother-wound/   Life story writing coach: 3 little-known ways they can help your story writing https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/life-story-writing-coach/  Critique partner: Don't find writing critique partners before reading this! https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/critique-partner/  ♡ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe if you are new and share or review the show if you found it helpful! Happy writing! ⇨ ABOUT ME G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on. ⇨ WEBSITE https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com ⇨ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies ⇨ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies ⇨ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/foreveryoungautobiographies/

    7 min

  6. 03/02/2024

    FYA 145: Feature article: Helping you create a life story super fast!

    Amazing reasons why you should write a feature story.  A life-story feature article is informative, entertaining and easy to read.They also make a top gift and can be a great exercise for a student to do with a grandparent or loved one. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:  * Why feature writing is so attractive * How anyone can create a feature story * What makes a profile feature article so simple * Create a shareable life story in one day! ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/feature-article/  ⇨ VIDEO PODCAST Click to watch: https://youtu.be/iBY6QnbiX_I  ⇨ FREE GIFT Structure Success video training: Four steps to plan a life-story outline. FREE training, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-3o ⇨ YOUR SAY Are you planning to create a feature article? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/ ⇨ RELATED LINKS Writing tips: The ultimate guide of life-story tips for new writers https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/writing-tips/  Story outline: What is an outline and having life-story topics to write about https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/story-outline/  Good writing: Writing tips on how to become a better writer (plus writing prompts free training) https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/good-writing/  Proofreading tips for revising and editing your writing https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/proofread/  Ask Nicola Q&A: How to take the headache out of high-resolution images https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/high-resolution-images/  ♡ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe if you are new and share or review the show if you found it helpful! Happy writing! ⇨ ABOUT ME G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on. ⇨ WEBSITE https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com ⇨ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies ⇨ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies ⇨ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/foreveryoungautobiographies/

    7 min

  7. 02/17/2024

    FYA 144: My Dream Time: Tennis memoir by Wimbledon and Aus Open star Ash Barty

    Book review: Australian Book Industry Awards winner about an Aussie girl from Ipswich. My Dream Time: A memoir of tennis and teamwork by Ash Barty is a fair-dinkum Aussie read. It is about tennis, family, teamwork and how Barty got to be the grand-slam champ she is today. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:  * What this HarperCollins publication is all about * What's fascinating about this grand slam's memoir * Big takeaways to help our own life-story creating * You’re not too young (or old) to create a life story! ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/my-dream-time/  ⇨ VIDEO PODCAST Click to watch: https://youtu.be/5VVz5QmBrb0  ⇨ FREE GIFT Structure Success video training: Four steps to plan a life-story outline. FREE training, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-3o ⇨ YOUR SAY What’s one sport you loved playing when you grew up? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/ ⇨ RELATED LINKS Best life stories of 2023: Award-winning books to read over the holidays  https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-life-stories-of-2023/ Chasing Me to My Grave: Jim Crow memoir by Georgia artist Winfred Rembert https://foreveryoungautobiographies.com/chasing-me-to-my-grave/ Good writing: Writing tips on how to become a better writer (plus writing prompts free training) https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/good-writing/ Foreign words: How to clearly write foreign phrases and foreign expressions in 5mins https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/foreign-words/ Chapters: 3 questions answered about book chapters https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/chapters/ ♡ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe if you are new and share or review the show if you found it helpful! Happy writing! ⇨ ABOUT ME G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on. ⇨ WEBSITE https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com ⇨ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies ⇨ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies ⇨ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/foreveryoungautobiographies/

    8 min

  8. 12/24/2023

    FYA 143: Best life stories of 2023: Award-winning books to read over the holidays

    What’s on a life-story coach’s reading list for 2024! Find a holiday read with the Forever Young Autobiographies best life stories of 2023 book list. Try stories about sportspeople, creatives, leaders and more. ⇨ YOU WILL LEARN:  * My Dream Time: A memoir of tennis and teamwork by Ash Barty * The Boy from Boomerang Crescent by Eddie Betts * The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel exports the technology of occupation around the world by Antony Loewenstein * Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne by Katherine Rundell * G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century by Beverly Gage * Pick up these must-read books of 2023! ⇨ FULL ARTICLE Click to read: https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-life-stories-of-2023/  ⇨ VIDEO PODCAST Click to watch: https://youtu.be/hxc3nSfsdYE  ⇨ YOUR FAMILY STORIES SYSTEM DEAL For a limited time get 25% off the Your Family Stories System. https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/deal/ ⇨ FREE GIFT Your Family Stories System: Easily capture your loved ones' memories for future generations. FREE sections, click to sign up: https://wp.me/P8NwjM-b5 ⇨ YOUR SAY Got a book suggestion to share in addition to these best life stories of 2023? Leave me a comment below or here https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/contact/ ⇨ RELATED LINKS Best life stories of 2022: Award-winning books to read over the holidays https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-life-stories-of-2022/  Best life stories of 2021: Award-winning books to read this holiday season https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-life-stories-of-2021/  Best life stories of 2020: Award-winning books to read this holiday season https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-life-stories-of-2020/  Best books of 2019: Must-read books about life stories to enjoy this summer https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/must-read-2019/  Best books of 2018: Must-read books about life stories to enjoy these holidays https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com/best-books-2018/  ♡ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe if you are new and share or review the show if you found it helpful! Happy writing! ⇨ ABOUT ME G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on. ⇨ WEBSITE https://www.foreveryoungautobiographies.com ⇨ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/ForeverYoungAutobiographies ⇨ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/foreveryoungautobiographies ⇨ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/foreveryoungautobiographies/

    10 min
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G'day! I'm Nicola, the founder of Forever Young Autobiographies. I've been a daily print journalist for decades and know how to create life stories! Now I help others do the same to share with family and friends so that unique memories live on. Forever Young Autobiographies is dedicated to supporting autobiography, memoir, biography and life-story project creators. Whether it's interviewing and recording key memories for a loved one or publishing a complete autobiography - I can help! I'm so excited to have you listen to my show and would love to hear your feedback or questions :)

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    Forever Young Autobiographies
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    150
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