Resources

Writing Tools:

• A trusty legal pad and favorite pens
• Microsoft Word
• Apple Pages
• Google Docs (enables docs to be shared)
• Temi – Transcription Service starting at $0.25 per minute, 90-95% Accuracy.

Tools For Inspiration

• 300+ Personal History Questions Workbook
• Great Questions from StoryCorps
• Memory Journals

Grammar Help:

• Grammarly (auto checks your writing – free version with Google Chrome)
• The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation (free and easy to look up specific grammar questions)

Recommended Tips:

• Start With Why? Simon Sinek’s excellent Ted Talk on finding your “why”
• How to Use Dictation on an iPhone
• How to Transcribe Audio Fast and for Free Using Google Docs Voice Typing

Recommended Reading:

• 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.
• 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)

Publishing

• Shutterfly.com: Offers many different options.
• SnowFallPress.com:  designed to be a low-cost solution with limited customer service.  For the self-publishing writer.