Write Your Life Story: Brainstorm, Write and Publish Your Autobiography

By Steve Alcorn

Preserve Your Story for Generations to Come

Your life is a gift waiting to be shared. Whether you're writing for family, friends, or a wider audience, this practical guide shows you how to turn memories into compelling autobiography or biography.

What You'll Learn:

Three proven organizational strategies: chronological, thematic, and anecdotalProfessional writing techniques adapted for life storiesMemory-jogging prompts for every stage of life-childhood, romance, parenthood, and beyondStory structure methods that create emotional resonanceHow to write dialogue, vivid settings, and powerful scenesPublishing options from family books to commercial memoirsMarketing strategies to share your story with the world

From Memory to Manuscript:

Discover how to decide what to include, bring events to life with sensory detail, and craft a narrative that honors your truth. With dozens of writing prompts covering everything from childhood toys to life-changing moments, you'll never run out of material.

More Than a Diary:

This isn't just about recording events-it's about creating a legacy. Learn to identify themes, build character sketches of people you've known, and structure your story for maximum impact. Whether you're 25 or 95, your story matters.

Steve Alcorn is a USA Today bestselling author, engineer, and educator. In 1986 he founded Alcorn McBride, the leading maker of technology for theme park attractions worldwide. In 2001 he founded Writing Academy, where for more than 25 years he has helped over 100,000 students structure their novels-both through his own courses and through the online programs of more than 1,500 colleges and universities. He is the author of 27 books spanning fiction, nonfiction, and writing craft, and he narrates many of his own audiobooks.

Your story deserves to be told. Start writing it today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 153706195X
• ISBN13: 9781537061955
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"