Try Writing with Your Heart on Your Sleeve
One of the most rewarding parts of sharing your memories and stories is those moments when the big picture comes alive. When you see in someone’s reaction that you connected. Writing with your heart on your sleeve increases the likelihood of that happening. The memory...
Are Stereotypes Bad for Stories?
Are stereotypes bad for stories? Do we want our readers to type cast us—or the loved ones we write about—as simple stereotypes? Or do stereotypes help us build a setting for a story? Breaking the Stereotypes: Steel Magnolias and Cast Iron Camellias Stereotypes seem...
Breaking through Writer’s Block: Where to Find Inspiration
I’m often asked, “Where do you recommend people start when they’re recording their memories.” Sometimes, however, it’s not the starting that’s the issue. At the beginning, with a little brainstorming, ideas come down like the proverbial cats and dogs in a...
Telling Your Story: How Much Detail is too much?
How much detail is too much is subjective and it depends on your writing style. However, thinking about the following can help you determine if your details are serving your story and your readers well, or if they’re, well you know, um, boring folks. How Much...
Write about Bullies: 6 Ideas for Telling Your Story
Part 2: Ways to Write about Bullies Tuesday’s post, Writing about Bullies and Boors: Part 1, addressed the different types of bullies looming around in your past. Today’s post will address some strategies to help you write about bullies and other encounters with...
Don't Wait.
Put the episodes of the past to paper.
We all have stories to share with our children and grandchildren. Whether it’s a proud moment, memories of grandparents, or a lesson you’ve learned, Memories of Me: A Complete Guide to Telling and Sharing the Stories of Your Life helps you put the episodes of your past onto paper and share them with loved ones.
