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EPISODE · May 11, 2023 · 10 MIN

A Personal History Snapshot: Autobiography vs. Biography vs. Memoir vs. Genealogy

from Ink and Impact for Christian Writers | How to Write a Book, Self-Publish, Christian Book, Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book · host Dalene Bickel

Have you ever wondered what the differences are between autobiography, biography, memoir, and genealogy?Sometimes they overlap, but each has a distinct purpose.If you plan to write one of these genres - or are in the midst of writing one - do you know what to include ... or NOT to include?In honor of May being Personal History Awareness Month, I'm continuing the personal history theme and discussing these various legacy genres from a Biblical perspective.So tune in, let me know your thoughts (feel free to DM me on IG!), and share the episode with your writing friends!Resources mentioned:The One-Year Collection of Weekly Writing Prompts: Write Your Life Story, One Question at a TimeThe Inkwell Collective - a membership for Christian writers that offers accountability, encouragement, and prayer through multiple weekly co-writing sessions, a monthly Craft Chat, and 24/7 discussion threads. Send us Fan MailJoin my new free Publish with Purpose Substack community for industry updates, live Q&A sessions, and to connect with fellow Christian writers!

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Have you ever wondered what the differences are between autobiography, biography, memoir, and genealogy? Sometimes they overlap, but each has a distinct purpose. If you plan to write one of these genres - or are in the midst of writing one - do you know what to include ... or NOT to include? In honor of May being Personal History Awareness Month, I'm continuing the personal history theme and discussing these various legacy genres from a Biblical perspective. So tune in...

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