Capture Life - Write a Biography: Create a Memoir, Leave a Legacy Nikki Hanna, Nikki Hanna Hanna

"Capture Life" coaches writers through the creative process of writing a memoir or biography and the mechanics of printing, publishing and marketing it. Through clever advice and a step-by-step action plan, readers learn how to write a memoir and turn it into a book so magnificent that when found in an attic generations from now, the person discovering it holds it in his hand and says out loud, a??Wow!a?? Rich with outrageous humor, touching stories, and enlightening perspectives, many of which are illustrated in excerpts from the companion book "Out of Iowa" (the authors autobiography), "Capture Life" is an unusually entertaining "how to" book. It is a good read and a great gift. With "Capture Life" as the guide and "Out of Iowa" as the example, the pitfalls of biographical writing and publishing can be avoided and the creative processes enjoyed and relished. Both of these books will inspire and delight you. The insightful information and savvy publishing tips in "Capture Life" are valuable to writers of any genre. You may think, a??I cana??t write.a?? This book will turn you into a writer. You may say, a??My life is not interesting.a?? The author will convince you otherwise. You may believe, a??Ia??ll have time to do it later.a?? Maybe. There is an obvious urgency attached to capturing life stories that most people ignore. Don"t. Write your memoirs or write someone elsea??s story while the person you write about is here to contribute. "Capture Life" coaches you through the process. It presents five techniques designed to make you a writer and to get you started: -Break the Story Down - Layer Facts with Details and Feelings - Mine the Tidbits -Discover Defining Moments -Expose the Rebel Jewels Beyond the writing, "Capture Life" suggests the best ways to share a biography by presenting the pros and cons of various alternatives and by simplifying complicated decisions for the novice. Details on how to print, publish, and market a book lead the reader through the tedious mechanics and administration involved in those activities. Targeted suggestions narrow the scope of options available in the complex, dynamic book production market. An action plan and clever tips for creating an engaging biography guide the aspiring biographer through the maze with a wealth of practical advice. This book covers a lot of territory. Some of the many topics included are: Rewards and Challenges of Capturing Life Approach, Perspective, Frame of Reference Defining Success Keeping it Simple or Going All Out Getting Started, Tools, Sources Interviewing Techniques Writing Techniques Writing with Confidence Identifying Life"s Themes Incorporating Historical Connections Writing Strong and Efficiently Making Magical Transitions Adding Humor and Emotion Developing and Polishing Drafts Technical Tools Formatting and Presentation Editing/ Proofing, Punctuating, Grammar Including Photos Designing a Cover Creating a Title Organization, Style, Presentation Including Messages, Lessons Learned Printing and Publishing, POD, eBooks Getting the Best Deal/Avoiding Scams ISBNs, LCCN, Copyright, Bar Codes Pricing, Cost/Benefit Analysis Concepts Marketing and Distribution Business Issues How to Find Your Own Unique Way How to Ensure You Enjoy the Process of Capturing a life story. This book combined with "Out of Iowa," makes an excellent gift, especially for Mother"s Day, Father"s Day, and special occasions. Give it to those you want to inspire to write their story. Perhaps you volunteer to collaborate in that effort. Capture life, write a biography and share it. Doing so is a gift. Through your creation, the past connects with the future, generations link together in a common thread, and a legacy is created. You can do it. You can write a memoir or someone else"s biography. It"s not important that you produce the perfect book, but that you produce one. This book will guide you toward the creation of a beautiful life story that others will want to read. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Capture Life - Write a Biography: Create a Memoir, Leave a Legacy (Nikki Hanna, Nikki Hanna Hanna)