How to write a biography—or autobiography

Five steps to help you record your life story

Use the resources at your disposal when writing a biography or autobiography—journals, historic records, etc. –Photo by Yannick Pulver on Unsplash

When my publisher approached me about ghostwriting a biography, I responded with, “But I write fiction.”

A few days later they introduced me to an entrepreneur and motivational speaker who helps others “live a beautiful life.” The book would chronicle her rise from abuse and poverty to wife…