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What kind of life story writer are you?

Thinking about writing your autobiography, a memoir or a family legacy book? 8 honest questions show what's really stopping you and the first three steps. No sign-up, nothing to upload.

1. How much of your life story have you written so far?

2. Where would your book start?

3. You remember a big family argument from years ago. You...

4. What does a writing session look like for you?

5. What's your book really about, in one sentence?

6. Who have you shown your writing to?

7. Who is this book for?

8. What would help you most right now?

Your result

    Want the full plan? The complete method, from harvesting memories to structure, voice, editing and publishing, with a 30-day plan ending in an outline and three chapters, is in How to Write Your Own Autobiography: The Framework.

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    How do I start writing my autobiography?

    Collect before you select. Spend a week writing down memories in any order (short fragments are fine), then pick the turning points where your life changed. Those become the spine of your chapters.

    What's the difference between an autobiography and a memoir?

    An autobiography usually covers your whole life, roughly in order. A memoir focuses on one theme or period, like a career, a move or a loss. A legacy book is written mainly for family. Choosing one first makes every later decision easier.

    Can I write about real people in my life story?

    Yes, people do it all the time, but be fair and truthful, write them as whole people, and be careful with private details. Rules on privacy and defamation vary by country, so take legal advice before publishing anything that could harm someone's reputation.