Articles related to "Autobiography"
Prepare to Write an Autobiography
Avoid writing a dry and boring autobiography by researching and brainstorming first. Try this idea of using brainstorming charts to get the creative juices flowing.
autobiography • researching your autobiography • brainstorming • stop writers block • how to start autobiography
Avoid writing a dry and boring autobiography by researching and brainstorming first. Try this idea of using brainstorming charts to get the creative juices flowing.
autobiography • researching your autobiography • brainstorming • stop writers block • how to start autobiography
Changing Points Of View in Autobiographies
For any writer who suffers from the seven chapter itch, having a basic but drastic change happen mid book can have brilliant results.
writing autobiography • writer's block • exciting autobiography • varied points of view • third or first person
For any writer who suffers from the seven chapter itch, having a basic but drastic change happen mid book can have brilliant results.
writing autobiography • writer's block • exciting autobiography • varied points of view • third or first person
Multimedia Autobiographies
Biography and genealogy software can make writing an autobiography an easy flowing experience and is essential if tackling a family saga
biography software • writing a family biography • autobiography software • writing a family saga • writing an epic novel
Biography and genealogy software can make writing an autobiography an easy flowing experience and is essential if tackling a family saga
biography software • writing a family biography • autobiography software • writing a family saga • writing an epic novel
Honesty and Ethics in Writing Non-Fiction
Honesty and ethics are essential elements in non-fiction writing and never more so than in the memoir, autobiography and biography genres.
writing biographies • writing autobiographies • writing memoirs • writer soul searching • avoid liability
Honesty and ethics are essential elements in non-fiction writing and never more so than in the memoir, autobiography and biography genres.
writing biographies • writing autobiographies • writing memoirs • writer soul searching • avoid liability
Clapton: The Autobiography
In his compelling autobiography, rock icon Eric Clapton writes candidly about his troubled childhood, his rise to fame as a guitarist and his overcoming of addiction.
eric clapton • eric clapton british rock musician • british blues guitarist eric clapton • yardbirds • cream
In his compelling autobiography, rock icon Eric Clapton writes candidly about his troubled childhood, his rise to fame as a guitarist and his overcoming of addiction.
eric clapton • eric clapton british rock musician • british blues guitarist eric clapton • yardbirds • cream
Teddy Atlas Autobiography/Book
In his autobiography, Teddy Atlas reveals the struggles, mistakes, and triumphs that have forged one of the most trusted names in boxing.
atlas • from the streets to the ring • teddy atlas autobiography • teddy atlas and boxing • friday night fights
In his autobiography, Teddy Atlas reveals the struggles, mistakes, and triumphs that have forged one of the most trusted names in boxing.
atlas • from the streets to the ring • teddy atlas autobiography • teddy atlas and boxing • friday night fights
Crash and Burn
Looking back, I never really stood a chance. A speedy traverse of sixteen years of my life. A true story.
depression • bipolar • manic depression • personal story • personal essay
Looking back, I never really stood a chance. A speedy traverse of sixteen years of my life. A true story.
depression • bipolar • manic depression • personal story • personal essay
When I first knew I was different
A six-year old boy discovers something about himself. A true story.
depression • mental health • autobiography • elvis • personal story
A six-year old boy discovers something about himself. A true story.
depression • mental health • autobiography • elvis • personal story
Bette Davis
The Girl Who Walked Home Alone - a review of the new bio of Bette
bette davis • the girl who walked home alone • autobiography • charlotte chandler • warner bros.
The Girl Who Walked Home Alone - a review of the new bio of Bette
bette davis • the girl who walked home alone • autobiography • charlotte chandler • warner bros.
Maurice Clarett's Cautionary Tale
Life is a story in which we each write, publish, and play the lead role. We can easily see this in others, for example the recent story of Maurice Clarett.
life story • life stories • story of life • maurice clarett • autobiography
Life is a story in which we each write, publish, and play the lead role. We can easily see this in others, for example the recent story of Maurice Clarett.
life story • life stories • story of life • maurice clarett • autobiography
Review: My Own Two Feet
Beverly Cleary's memories from her post-high school move to Southern California through World War II and her first book success.
memoir • autobiography • beverly cleary • ramona • henry huggins
Beverly Cleary's memories from her post-high school move to Southern California through World War II and her first book success.
memoir • autobiography • beverly cleary • ramona • henry huggins
Stephen King On Writing
An essential memoir to read for any aspiring writer is the memoir of Stephen King's journey through a sci-fi obsessed life to become the writer he now is.
stephen king's on writing • stephen king memoir • stephen king autobiography • stephen king writing tips • stephen king reading list
An essential memoir to read for any aspiring writer is the memoir of Stephen King's journey through a sci-fi obsessed life to become the writer he now is.
stephen king's on writing • stephen king memoir • stephen king autobiography • stephen king writing tips • stephen king reading list
What is a Memoir?
The word memoir conjures up ideas of tales about exotic travel and overcoming personal tragedy but what is a memoir and does it really have to be exciting?
what is a memoir • memoir origin • should i write a memoir • why write a memoir • memoir and autobiography
The word memoir conjures up ideas of tales about exotic travel and overcoming personal tragedy but what is a memoir and does it really have to be exciting?
what is a memoir • memoir origin • should i write a memoir • why write a memoir • memoir and autobiography
Great True Stories
From Truman Capote to lesser-known authors, this list of narrative non-fiction stories will keep you absorbed and perhaps lead you to revisit the stories in the future.
narrative nonfiction • peace corps • ivory coast • tufts university • tufts
From Truman Capote to lesser-known authors, this list of narrative non-fiction stories will keep you absorbed and perhaps lead you to revisit the stories in the future.
narrative nonfiction • peace corps • ivory coast • tufts university • tufts
Anne Carson's Monster
In her novel-in-verse, Autobiography of Red, why has Anne Carson harnessed creatures from Ancient Greece to tell a story of adolescent love in modern Canada?
poetry • autobiography of red • anne carson • novel-in-verse • poem
In her novel-in-verse, Autobiography of Red, why has Anne Carson harnessed creatures from Ancient Greece to tell a story of adolescent love in modern Canada?
poetry • autobiography of red • anne carson • novel-in-verse • poem
Sally Morgan - Aboriginal Artist
A suggested outline for a critical analysis of Sally Morgan's silkscreen print "Taken Away." The work evokes a feeling of searching for a sense of identity and place.
aboriginal artist sally morgan • indigenous artist sally morgan • visual critical analysis of morgan's print • finding place and identity • australian children’s book author/ illustrator
A suggested outline for a critical analysis of Sally Morgan's silkscreen print "Taken Away." The work evokes a feeling of searching for a sense of identity and place.
aboriginal artist sally morgan • indigenous artist sally morgan • visual critical analysis of morgan's print • finding place and identity • australian children’s book author/ illustrator
The Poet's Way of Knowing
Only the truly great get Pulitzers by writing about cubicles, backyards and coffeepots. If "write what you know" still applies, how can the rest of us jazz it up?
poetry • fredy neptune • autobiography of red • les murray • anne carson
Only the truly great get Pulitzers by writing about cubicles, backyards and coffeepots. If "write what you know" still applies, how can the rest of us jazz it up?
poetry • fredy neptune • autobiography of red • les murray • anne carson
Unemployment & Job Loss Support
How does one handle stress and emotional issues that come with job loss? Tips for preserving self-esteem & self-respect by staying positive during unemployment can help.
unemployment job loss support • layoff stress emotions • deal with unemployment financial problems • job searching tips • layoff support help advice
How does one handle stress and emotional issues that come with job loss? Tips for preserving self-esteem & self-respect by staying positive during unemployment can help.
unemployment job loss support • layoff stress emotions • deal with unemployment financial problems • job searching tips • layoff support help advice
Permissions for Use
For the uninitiated writing a book for commercial purposes it can be scary territory trying to decide if permissions for use should be sought and how to do it.
asking permission to use • copyright law • permission to use extracts • permission to use photos • find copyright owner
For the uninitiated writing a book for commercial purposes it can be scary territory trying to decide if permissions for use should be sought and how to do it.
asking permission to use • copyright law • permission to use extracts • permission to use photos • find copyright owner
Charles Elmer Fox - An Ardent Thumber Who Loves the Rails
Charles Elmer Fox was a hobo. Oddly enought he hitched a lot more than he hoboed though. In recalling his life, he wrote a series of wonderful anecdotes, revelling in the romance of the rails, and glossing over the thumbing as is unimportant. Take a look at this interesting character!
rails hobo hobos hoboes
Charles Elmer Fox was a hobo. Oddly enought he hitched a lot more than he hoboed though. In recalling his life, he wrote a series of wonderful anecdotes, revelling in the romance of the rails, and glossing over the thumbing as is unimportant. Take a look at this interesting character!
rails hobo hobos hoboes
Sugar Ray Robinson and Miles Davis
Miles Davis was a genius in jazz, but his addiction to heroin nearly killed him. The influence of Sugar Ray Robinson saved his life.
sugar ray robinson and miles davis • miles heroin habit • jazz legend • miles beat addiction • genius in jazz
Miles Davis was a genius in jazz, but his addiction to heroin nearly killed him. The influence of Sugar Ray Robinson saved his life.
sugar ray robinson and miles davis • miles heroin habit • jazz legend • miles beat addiction • genius in jazz
William Penn and Quaker Beliefs
Quaker values shook the foundation of tyranny with freedom of the press and trial by jury even though they did not support the military cause in the American Revolution.
quaker beliefs • william penn • founder of pennsylvania • society of friends • religious cause of the american revolution
Quaker values shook the foundation of tyranny with freedom of the press and trial by jury even though they did not support the military cause in the American Revolution.
quaker beliefs • william penn • founder of pennsylvania • society of friends • religious cause of the american revolution
Gloria Swanson: The Original Glamour Girl
Gloria Swanson did it all, and she did it first. Long before Dietrich, Garbo and Hepburn, Gloria Swanson took the steps to become a legend while the rest were dreaming of doing the same.
gloria swanson silent film actress star hollywood
Gloria Swanson did it all, and she did it first. Long before Dietrich, Garbo and Hepburn, Gloria Swanson took the steps to become a legend while the rest were dreaming of doing the same.
gloria swanson silent film actress star hollywood
Roy Chapman Andrews
Roy Chapman Andrews is often called "the real life Indiana Jones," find out more about this adventurous paleontologist.
roy chapman andrews • henry fairfield osborn • protoceratops • oviraptor • gobi desert
Roy Chapman Andrews is often called "the real life Indiana Jones," find out more about this adventurous paleontologist.
roy chapman andrews • henry fairfield osborn • protoceratops • oviraptor • gobi desert
The Sopranos Hit A High Note for HBO
A look at the nominations for the 51st Annual Emmy Award nominees; This Week in TV History; my television viewing recommendations for the week.
emmy awards • tv viewing • recommendations • gene autry • magnificent seven
A look at the nominations for the 51st Annual Emmy Award nominees; This Week in TV History; my television viewing recommendations for the week.
emmy awards • tv viewing • recommendations • gene autry • magnificent seven
Claude McKay
Meet the young novelist from Jamaica who upset W.E.B. DuBois.
claude mckay • harlem renaissance • home to harlem • banjo • banana bottom
Meet the young novelist from Jamaica who upset W.E.B. DuBois.
claude mckay • harlem renaissance • home to harlem • banjo • banana bottom
Charlton Heston dies at age 84
Best known for his portrayal of Moses in Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 epic, The Ten Commandments, as well as his title role in 1959's Ben-Hur, Heston was a cinematic legend.
charlton heston dies at 84 • october 4 1924 • cinematic legend • charles carter • peer gynt
Best known for his portrayal of Moses in Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 epic, The Ten Commandments, as well as his title role in 1959's Ben-Hur, Heston was a cinematic legend.
charlton heston dies at 84 • october 4 1924 • cinematic legend • charles carter • peer gynt
Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages-Conclusion
This brings to a close the previous series of articles on Chaucer and religious women in the Middle Ages.
chaucer • women • mysticism • julian of norwich • margery kempe
This brings to a close the previous series of articles on Chaucer and religious women in the Middle Ages.
chaucer • women • mysticism • julian of norwich • margery kempe
Reviewing the Masters (part 1 of 2)
Time for some book reviews. First off: Arnold - The education of a bodybuilder.
arnold schwarzenegger • bodybuilder • life • training advice • nutritional advice
Time for some book reviews. First off: Arnold - The education of a bodybuilder.
arnold schwarzenegger • bodybuilder • life • training advice • nutritional advice
Alexander Calder: Father of the Mobile
"When everything goes right, a mobile is a piece of poetry that dances with the joy of life and surprises."
art • artist • artists • graphic • graphic artists
"When everything goes right, a mobile is a piece of poetry that dances with the joy of life and surprises."
art • artist • artists • graphic • graphic artists
Heady Lamarr: Beautiful--Body and Mind
Hedy Lamarr was often called the most beautiful woman in the world. This beauty was seen in almost 30 films between 1933 and 1958.
hedy lamarr • mgm • beautiful • january 19 • the female animal
Hedy Lamarr was often called the most beautiful woman in the world. This beauty was seen in almost 30 films between 1933 and 1958.
hedy lamarr • mgm • beautiful • january 19 • the female animal
Hooray for Hollywood!
The days of true glamour may be long-gone, but those Classic Hollywood Stars are still around - in books, film, and websites. Please join me on the quest to learn more about those wonderful leading men and ladies!
hollywood • biographies • movies • film • books
The days of true glamour may be long-gone, but those Classic Hollywood Stars are still around - in books, film, and websites. Please join me on the quest to learn more about those wonderful leading men and ladies!
hollywood • biographies • movies • film • books
Keith Richards: In His Own Words
Book Review
rolling stones • stones • keith richards • mick st. michael • review
Book Review
rolling stones • stones • keith richards • mick st. michael • review
Relating Freud and Jung
The seven year correspondence of Freud and Jung, and the rifts and disagreements that led to the dissolution of their relationship as mentor and student.
lauri jean crowe • freud • sigmund freud • dream • jung
The seven year correspondence of Freud and Jung, and the rifts and disagreements that led to the dissolution of their relationship as mentor and student.
lauri jean crowe • freud • sigmund freud • dream • jung
Best Bob Dylan Information
An introduction to the best Bob Dylan products in a wide array of different mediums.
bob dylan • no direction home • scorcese • blonde on blonde • highway 61 revisited
An introduction to the best Bob Dylan products in a wide array of different mediums.
bob dylan • no direction home • scorcese • blonde on blonde • highway 61 revisited
Elia Kazan Biography: A Review
Why Richard Shickel's new bio of the famed director of Streetcar Named Desire, Death of a Salesman and On the Waterfront is his best work yet
elia kazan • richard schickel • elia kazan biography • streetcar named desire • death of a salesman
Why Richard Shickel's new bio of the famed director of Streetcar Named Desire, Death of a Salesman and On the Waterfront is his best work yet
elia kazan • richard schickel • elia kazan biography • streetcar named desire • death of a salesman
Harry Houdini: Master Magician
A look into the life and accomplishments of the world's greatest magician.
harry houdini • magician • illusionist • escape artist • performer
A look into the life and accomplishments of the world's greatest magician.
harry houdini • magician • illusionist • escape artist • performer
Ida Wells-Barnett
A strong advocate of racial and gender equality, Ida Wells-Barnett used her education and journalism skills to raise awareness of civil rights.
ida wells-barnett • african american • crusader • equality • 1862
A strong advocate of racial and gender equality, Ida Wells-Barnett used her education and journalism skills to raise awareness of civil rights.
ida wells-barnett • african american • crusader • equality • 1862
Japanese Cranes, Symbols of Peace
Red-crowned Cranes are traditional symbols of peace and harmony. Sadako Sasaki, a young Hiroshima victim, made paper cranes an international peace symbol too.
japanese cranes • sadako sasaki • hiroshima victim • peace • red-crowned crane
Red-crowned Cranes are traditional symbols of peace and harmony. Sadako Sasaki, a young Hiroshima victim, made paper cranes an international peace symbol too.
japanese cranes • sadako sasaki • hiroshima victim • peace • red-crowned crane
Learning At Home/Learning Toys At Home
Learning At Home activities and toys for the right development of your child.
learning • home • activities
Learning At Home activities and toys for the right development of your child.
learning • home • activities
Maxim Gorky Biography and Works
Life and times of Maxim Gorky, Russian novelist, journalist and playwright famous for his novel The Lower Depths. Spokesman for the poor.
maxim gorky • maxim gorky brief bio • maxim gorky life and works • gorky the lower depths • gorky father of soviet literature
Life and times of Maxim Gorky, Russian novelist, journalist and playwright famous for his novel The Lower Depths. Spokesman for the poor.
maxim gorky • maxim gorky brief bio • maxim gorky life and works • gorky the lower depths • gorky father of soviet literature
Review of The Bell Jar
"To the person in the bell jar, blank and stopped as a dead baby, the world itself is the bad dream." Quote from Esther Greenwood, main character of The Bell Jar
sylvia plath • the bell jar • review of the bell jar • summary of the bell jar • character in the bell jar
"To the person in the bell jar, blank and stopped as a dead baby, the world itself is the bad dream." Quote from Esther Greenwood, main character of The Bell Jar
sylvia plath • the bell jar • review of the bell jar • summary of the bell jar • character in the bell jar
Robert Lee Morris
An inside look at the design process of Robert Lee Morris as told by the jewelry artist himself.
robert lee morris • the power of jewelry • jewelry designers • knuckle rings • disc jewelry
An inside look at the design process of Robert Lee Morris as told by the jewelry artist himself.
robert lee morris • the power of jewelry • jewelry designers • knuckle rings • disc jewelry
Tammy Trent Release
Singer/songwriter Tammy Trent returns to Christian music with the release of "I See Beautiful" August 1, marking Trent's first full-length release in six years.
tammy trent • i see beautiful • learning to breathe again • beyond the sorrow • stop the world
Singer/songwriter Tammy Trent returns to Christian music with the release of "I See Beautiful" August 1, marking Trent's first full-length release in six years.
tammy trent • i see beautiful • learning to breathe again • beyond the sorrow • stop the world
Classic Authors: Edith Wharton
A brief biography of Edith Wharton
edith wharton • edith jones • writers • age of innocence • the house of mirth
A brief biography of Edith Wharton
edith wharton • edith jones • writers • age of innocence • the house of mirth
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