Writing a Biography: 6 Things I Learned about the Pre-Planning Phase

If you have the urge to write a biography of a famous or not-so-famous person, your first task is to choose the ideal subject who will interest you and your readers. If you have chosen to write on an individual who is not classified as a "celebrity," then see if you can dig up some general background information on the subject. Don't worry if not much information exists. As a biographer it