PART THREE
TRIM WORK

You are now entering the last few chapters of Writing Your Legacy. You have discovered the reasons why you want to capture your life experiences and have learned how to overcome writing obstacles. You have dealt with that nasty critic on your shoulder and entered into the very heart of this book—writing your life story in themes. In Part Three you will add the finishing touches to your life story. You will find chapters on what to do after you’ve finished writing, how to choose a book title, how to format your book, and how to celebrate its release with family and friends. We have included a Resource section that offers additional information as well as a Life Experiences exercise and a World Events Time Line. Referring to these frequently can add powerful context to your stories.