Why do we find other people’s lives so interesting? Maybe it’s because no two lives are the same, and just when you think your life has been a roller coaster ride, you learn about someone else’s journey, and think, “Woah, no way!”. Autobiographies and...
I’ve been self-employed for over 20 years, first as a small business owner and then as a freelance writer. One of the biggest challenges I faced early on was learning how to organize my finances, especially when what I earned changed from month to month. I needed a...
You’ve written your life story. You’ve laid your heart bare before the world So, what’s the best title for your one-of-a-kind masterpiece? “____________: An Autobiography”? Nooo! Seriously, unless you’re a household name, using “autobiography”...
Is a biography a primary source? Good question. When writing for an audience, adding relevant quotes, excerpts, and data provides credibility to your work. Primary sources reign supreme because information that comes from the original source leaves little room for...
Is anyone ever really comfortable writing about themselves? Have you tried to write a simple bio for your website or filled out the About section of your social media profile? It’s not always the most comfortable thing to do. What do you say? It can feel awkward...