Writing Biography & Autobiography (Writing Handbooks)

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2004
$29.47

Many of us have wanted to write a life-story but have been unsure how to set about it or how to bring such a project to completion. Whether you are planning to write about your own family or research the life of a famous historical figure, this book will assist, advise and encourage you. The author looks at all aspects of writing biography and autobiography, including: the reasons for biographical writing; choosing your subject; identifying your audience; research methods; organising the information; and writing up your material. There are also sections on legal issues, copyright and finding a publisher.

Synopsis

Many of us have wanted to write a life-story but have been unsure how to set about it or how to bring such a project to completion. Whether you are planning to write about your own family or research the life of a famous historical figure, this book will assist, advise and encourage you. The author looks at all aspects of writing biography and autobiography, including: the reasons for biographical writing; choosing your subject; identifying your audience; research methods; organising the information; and writing up your material. There are also sections on legal issues, copyright and finding a publisher.

$29.47

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 164
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 30 Apr 2004
ISBN 10: 0713667427
ISBN 13: 9780713667424
Book Overview: part of the successful Writing Handbooks series covers all types of biography from family history to writing biographies of famous historical figures includes sections on research methods, legal issues and finding a publisher

Author Bio

Brian D. Osborne has written and published three full-length biographies and a large number of biographical articles for magazines. He is also a contributor to The New Dictionary of National Biography and a frequent speaker at writers' groups on research for non-fiction and biographical writing.