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 author looks at all aspects of writing biography and autobiography, including: the reasons for biographical writing; choosing your subject; identifying your audience; research methods; organising the information; and writing up your material. There are also sections on legal issues, copyright and finding a publisher.

part of the successful Writing Handbooks series covers all types of biography from family history to writing biographies of famous historical figures includes sections on research methods, legal issues and finding a publisher

About the Author
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.


Book Information
ISBN 9780713667424
Author Brian D. Osborne
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 228g