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    Life is a Story: How to write your memoir
    Life is a Story: How to write your memoir
    Life is a Story: How to write your memoir
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    Life is a Story: How to write your memoir

    By Mark Koehler

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    This book is about self-discovery and creating your greatest gift.

    Life is a Story: How to write your memoir is your ultimate how-to guide on writing your life story and leaving a legacy.

    You will find out about:

    • How to break inertia and get started.
    • The basics – motivations, au
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLifeStory Writing
    Release dateFeb 1, 2018
    ISBN9780648128946
    Life is a Story: How to write your memoir
    Author

    Mark Koehler

    Mark Koehler is a life story coach and writer. He founded LifeStory Writing in 2016 to help people create their memoir - through mentoring, editing, and conducting seminars on life story writing.

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