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Over the years supporting people to complete their book projects, I start to hear similar enquiries. One that has come up continuously is the question of voice: should a book be written in 3rd person (John Smith was born in Charlottetown, PEI in 1936) or in the first person (I was born in a small town just north of Salmon Arm, BC)? The question often arises for two reasons: The manuscript is partly written in third person, partly in first person - and the author is trying to

Capturing your father's life story is a powerful way to preserve memories, celebrate his journey, and pass down his legacy to future generations. Whether your father is still with you or has passed away, there are thoughtful ways to gather and share his story that go beyond simple facts. This post explores five approaches to help you honor your father’s life story. A journal and pen ready for writing a father's life story Encourage Your Father to Write His Story Let your fath

Some of the best life story books begin from letters, journals, or memories written by a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle. Creating a memoir or legacy book out of this content is such a rewarding process: and yet when you want to share someone’s exact words but need the story to flow smoothly, editing can be tricky. Changing too much risks losing the original voice, while leaving text as is might confuse readers. That’s where respectful rearrangement comes in. This approac