HOW TO WRITE YOUR LIFE STORY IN TEN EASY STEPS

Sophie King

• PRICE £9.99
• EXTENT 224 pages
• BINDING Paperback
• FORMAT 234 x 153 mm
• ISBN 978-1-84528-407-7
• PUB DATE 29th October 2010
• BIC CODE CBV
• CATEGORY Creative Writing
• TERRITORIES World Rights

KEY POINTS

• Written by an expert guide - well-known novelist Sophie King runs creative writing classes for Oxford University
• Sophie has guidance for both aspiring and experienced creative writers
• How to get the most from the process of writing your life story and how this exciting and fascinating process can help you make sense of your own life

REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS TITLES

‘An invaluable source of tips and inside information.’ Good Book Guide

‘tells you just about everything you need to know to succeed.’Writing Magazine

Bestselling novelist SOPHIE KING is the pseudonym for journalist Jane Bidder. A bestselling novelist she is author of The School Run; Mums@Home, Second Time Lucky, The Supper Club and her latest The Wedding Party and has had literally hundreds of short stories published. Sophie broadcasts, lectures and teaches classes on creative writing and writing life stories. She is also the writer in residence for HMP Grendon. Sophie is based in Sidmouth, Devon. Visit www.sophieking.info.

CONTENTS

• 1.How to begin
• 2.Using the power of memory
• 3.How to start your research
• 4.How to structure your book
• 5.How to add colour
• 6.How to provide a contemporary feel to your life story
• 7.Bringing the rest of the world into your story
• 8.How to end your life story – and make sure that it doesn’t hurt anyone (including yourself)
• 9.How to present your life story and get it published
• 10.Stories to inspire you