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The 31 Best Autobiographies to Read This Year

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 memoir books are popular because they give us a first-hand account of the inner workings of...

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50 Eye-Catching Autobiography Titles (+ How to Write Your Own)

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" as part of your title might not work in your favor, but not to worry. You don’t have to be famous...

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5 Prewriting Strategies & Why They Matter

The worst predicaments for a writer are: Staring at a blank page with a blinking cursor. Staring at a blinking cursor on a blank page. When you are a writer, ideas can flood your mind at a frenetic pace, but corralling them can be like wrangling pigs coated in Vaseline. They’re everywhere but impossible to catch.  [sps_reusable_block...

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How to Write an Autobiographical Essay in 7 Easy Steps

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 talking about yourself. Surface-level accomplishments are one thing, but what about...

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About the Author Pages: Writing a Great One (8 Examples)

Your About the Author page can be the beginning or end of a potentially beautiful relationship with your reader.  Everyone has different reading habits. Some potential book buyers see a beautiful cover and immediately flip to the back page to read more about the author. Others will read the entire book and look at the About the Author page...

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How to Write Book Titles [+ Our Fail-Proof Formula]

So you’ve written a book. Congratulations! The hard part is over, right?  Sort of. There’s a little more brainstorming to do before you send your book into the wild. Now, you need to figure out how to write a book title that captivates would-be readers and gets them to pick up your book. Or, maybe you've just decided to write a book and want...

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