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Writing biographies.
Asked by Glen Kinoshita on December 30, 2020
Hello Jerry, I am trying to learn about writing biographies and autobiographies. I have read several biographies through the years and am intentionally reading more now to be familiar with how authors write biographies. What are basic principles you utilize or incorporate into your writing. I am sorry, I have yet to read your work on Billy Graham. Can you share how you went about writing biographies/autobiographies and what do you feel makes them effective. I have read/heard your seminars on writing memoirs (which I am also interested in doing), can you give direction in the world of biographies? Thanks.
Jerry's Answer
Sorry, Glen, but that would be way too long an answer for here. How about I take it as a suggestion for a Live Online Workshop and see if we can do something on it in '21.
Meanwhile, this should help: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-a-biography