Decide the length of your biography. While some biographies are shorter, others span the length of a large novel. According to Writing World's website, the standard novel is between 50,000 and 110,000 words.
Make a list of events that occurred in your life, according to the length of the biography you've decided to write. Write down things that shaped who you are and what you think about yourself and the world around you. Be mindful of your biography's length, as a shorter story may require focus on a few, specific events rather than everything that's ever happened to you.
Make sure you look at events and times that really define you and make you who you are today. You may want to start by writing down pivotal events from the beginning of your life, noting important times in a linear fashion from your childhood to the current time.
Or, if you decided to write about a specific time period rather than your entire life, focus on the things that occurred in that one time period. For instance, if you want to write about your life after moving to a new country, write down the pivotal moments of that one experience.
Look at the list of events you've written down, and note which ones you'll discuss in your biography. Make notes for yourself about what details you'll include about each event and what feelings you felt. Be honest with yourself, so when you sit down to write you'll have a sincere outline to follow.
Begin writing your biography by looking at your list of events. Write the first chapter or section by mentioning the first event you want to let the readers know. Be detailed. Let the readers into your world by providing truthful information about your life, the people around you and the impact of what has happened.
Even if your story isn't about spectacular events, write about your experiences thoroughly. According to the website for "Writer's Digest" magazine, simply sharing what you've learned and what you feel can help a reader to connect. You don't need a wild or especially unique storyline to make a good biography.
Go back and make sure everything you've written reads clearly and coherently. Edit the story to clear any grammar, spelling and structure errors, and make sure the story comes across thoroughly and truthfully to readers. According to memoirist Linda Joy Myers, it is important that a biography be totally truthful--or else it should be called fiction.