Writing Biography and Autobiography

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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 book looks at all aspets of writing biography and autobiography, including: the reasons for biographical writing; choosing your subject; identifying your audience; research methods; organizing the information; and writing up your material. There are also sections on legal issues, copyright 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.