Fred Parkin is a witty and clever raconteur, sometimes ironic but never unkind, sometimes whimsical but always thoughtful.
When you write an autobiography, you give your family a gift that gives back for generations to come.
If it is true that a picture paints a thousand words, Richard Bryan’s LifeBook memoir should probably be 2,000 pages long.
Catherine Fox wanted to start the new year with something completely new. With two growing grandsons, she realized that she wanted to write her memoirs for them.
Pauline’s story is full of love for family and friends. It also demonstrates her determination to overcome the difficulties she has faced and to live a full and happy life.
David Miles is a man who is happy to share the stories of his life, but, in so doing, he has often been given the same advice: “You should write a book about that!”
In an age when the pace of life seems to be endlessly accelerating, taking time out to satisfy your curiosity about the history of your family can be profoundly rewarding.
Three years ago, David Geraint Thomas approached us to write his life story. Having been left with many questions about his heritage following the death of his parents, David was inspired to record what he knew of them and the extended family for his children and grandchildren.
Memoirs and autobiographies are both forms of life writing, but they differ in scope and intent. Here, we consider the elements that define memoir writing and offer guidance on how to write one of your own.
Do you ever feel an urge to write your life story but dismiss it as something that is only for the rich and famous? If so, you’re not alone.
