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How important is it to document your life? Which memoirs inspire someone working in the memoir industry? Suite 101 discusses this with journaling expert Kristen Kuhns.

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.

Every writer has a favourite place to write. For those lucky enough to have an entire room (or corner of a room), here is how to decorate for inspiration and productivity

Students don't enjoy writing unless it is about something they have a vested interest in. This writing project shows how to get them to write a book about themselves.

Using someone else's autobiography or biography as a template can be a great source of inspiration and structure.

When writing a memoir, it is important to know how to use anecdotes effectively: lead into these mini-stories smoothly and show the action vividly.

Award winning novelist, Rayda Jacobs has made several critical mistakes in writing this memoir. Learn how not to make the same mistakes when writing your own.

Instead of writing an autobiography about anorexia, this author chose fiction. That has led to a series of books focused on eating disorder help for many sufferers.

Whether writing articles for publication, essays for friends, autobiographies or business communications, get the point across with clear and concise prose.

Many people have memoir-writing aspiriations. Whether it be for recording a personal history or to attain publication, about 90% of these writers never take flight.

Gail Mowatt, a retired English instructor, holds classes for seniors aspiring to learn how to write their memoirs.

Everyone has a story to tell, and even if it has a limited audience, it is worth writing down for the generations that follow.

A comic book artist tells his life story to the soundtrack of his obsession with the rock band Queen.

One might ask, "Why would anyone want to read about another person's horrible childhood?" Yet, these so-called "misery memoirs" are abundantly written and read.

Red-crowned Cranes are traditional symbols of peace and harmony. Sadako Sasaki, a young Hiroshima victim, made paper cranes an international peace symbol too.

Joanne Cash's new release, "Gospel," reminds us that a.) we miss her brother Johnny for a good reason, and b.) old school country gospel music will always have its place.

Biography and genealogy software can make writing an autobiography an easy flowing experience and is essential if tackling a family saga

Billie Holiday learned to sing Jazz, as a child, by listening to the recordings of Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith. She possessed an innate sense of jazz phrasing.

Biography of Dr. Christiaan Barnard, surgeon who performed the world's first heart transplant. Specialized in open-heart surgery and organ transplantation.

Brief biography of English writer Graham Greene, popular for The Third Man, Brighton Rock and The Quiet American, among others.

For students or anyone interested in learning about F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby, here is an overview of biographies and websites relating to him.

Many of them household names, several Canadian adoptees are famous for their singing, songwriting and live performances internationally and throughout Canada.

Writers interested in developing their craft will be interested in these books about aspects of writing from HowTo Books. The Books can be viewed in full for free online

The military was in his blood but he would need all of his experience to succeed in the liberation of Kuwait in 1990.

Starting a conversation is an art. Small talk, table topics, dating questions, and good conversation starters are essential to a good first date.

Experienced novelist shares her writing techniques, plotting, characterisation and research methods for her historical stories

The research and writing of biographies is a long and highly skilled task. Who better to advise on how best to tackle a biography than an accomplished biographer!

Born on Christmas Day in 1874, Lina Cavalieri became a legendary opera-singer. She was called the most beautiful woman in the world.

Brief biography of Martha Graham, 20th century's innovative and consummate dancer, choreographer, and modern dance teacher.

Michael Caine stars as Mickey King, a writer of crime novels who finds himself caught up in a murder mystery while visiting an ageing Hollywood star.

What better inspiration for a writer than another writer? Writing the biography of another writer can be one of the easiest biography subjects to research.

Rosemary Clooney's smooth, rich, vocal styling and her saucy, comedic phrasing captivated Jazz and Pop music audiences for over fifty-seven years.

A guide for parents on how to help their child write an autobiography or do a family tree project for school.

The first Australian with an international record hit, Slim Dusty took the culture of the Australian bush to ordinary people with his distinctive style of country music.

This article focuses on writing about the later years of a student's life. It covers the present as well as dreams for the future.

Writing a graduate school application can be a stressful process, but with these tips you will be well on your way to writing a winning essay.

Early 20th-century expressionist artist Bratby and mixed-media artist Tàpies added components of writing to their repertoires.

Tony Hillerman was best known for his mystery novels set in the Southwest. His detectives Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee set a new tradition in detective fiction.

Starting a conversation can be the hardest part of a first date. Prepare some dating questions, interesting topics for small talk, and conversation starters.

Many of the women who were rising up against society were the ones born into privilege.

Good conversation is an art. When out with friends, it's nice to have some ideas for small talk, table topics, and good conversation starters at hand.

Is the age of the memoir coming to an end? What memoirs inspire a literary agent? Suite 101 had a chat with established literary agent Eve White to find out.

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Lillian Gish was one of the most popular and talented silent film stars in Hollywood.

Best known as Laura from Little House on the Prairie, Melissa Gilbert grew up on television. She has starred in over 45 television movies since the series ended.