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Write a Biography
A biography isn't just about facts—it's about feeling someone's life from the inside out.
When you write (or tell) someone's story, you're not just documenting—it's an act of empathy.
You become their witness. And your audience gets to live another life, for a moment.
💡 Start not from their achievements, but from their humanity:
- What fear shaped most of their decisions?
- What secret heartbreak still lingers?
- What moment made them who they are—and what did it cost?
- If they could whisper one sentence to the world, what would it be?
💡 Best formats:
- Voice-over documentary / Visual storytelling / Third-person narration / Recreated moments
- Use layered perspectives: quotes, memories, visuals
- Or reimagine: "If I were them, what would life feel like?"
Empathy
Perspective
Storytelling
Legacy
Identity
Queen: The Story of a Legendary Band - Queenformation
How to Write a Biography - Maggie McCormack
The Art of Biography - Reflections of Life
Biography: The Story of a Life - The People Profiles
Biography: The Story of You - Biography Channel
The Power of Personal Stories - Magnates Media