Now is the perfect time to write your life story. Whether you want to share your story with future generations or write to inspire others, this book walks you through the process and decisions to make your dream come to life.
This book includes tips, tricks, and topics to guide you through the process of documenting your life story. Some things included are –
Writing Prompts – More than 50 pages of questions to jiggle your brain. Some topics may not pertain to your life while others will generate pages and pages of cherished memories.
Editing – Now that the words are on the page, how do you make them enjoyable to read?
Hiring professionals – There are several different types of “editors.” This chapter will help you determine which one(s), if any, you may need to hire.
Title – How to select an engaging title for your story.
What Goes Inside – Books contain more than just the main story. You’ll review common things authors include, helping you determine which you want to include as well.
What Goes Outside – From the title to cover art, this chapter will help you create a visually appealing book.
Formatting – After the words are on the page, you’ll need to determine how you want them to look on the page. Even if you hire someone to help with this process, this chapter shares decisions you’ll need to make so that the final publication is exactly as you want it.
Publishing Options – Whether you want one copy or 100, this chapter walks you through the pros and cons of four different publishing options.
Each chapter includes a worksheet to help you organize your thoughts and decisions so that your finished book turns out exactly how you want it.