Resources
Recommended Reading:
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My Story by Chris Roberts, Amy Hudson, Josh Mulvihill and Sherry Schumann - A DIY resource to help you write your faith story and capture meaningful life memories in community with others
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Passing on a Written Legacy by Lana Rockwell - a straight forward guide to those who are writing their life journey. Lots of practical information for the first-timer
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Finish – Give Yourself the Gift of Done by Jon Acuff - a quick and humorous read filled with wisdom on setting realistic goals that you can actually achieve
Writing Tools:
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A trusty legal pad and favorite pens
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Microsoft Word
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Apple Pages
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Google Docs - enables docs to be shared
Tools For Getting Started:
Grammar Help:
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Grammarly - auto checks your writing - free version with Google Chrome
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The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation -free and easy to look up specific grammar questions
Technical Tools & Articles:
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Temi - transcription service starting at $0.25 per minute, 90-95% accuracy
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How to Transcribe Audio Fast and for Free Using Google Docs Voice Typing
Publishing Platforms:
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SnowFallPress.com - designed to be a low-cost solution for the self-publishing writer
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Shutterfly.com - offers many different options for those who want to include lots of photos along with their story