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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

5 Tips to Get Started on Your Life Story

January 27, 2021

Writing your life story is a big task, and getting started can be a challenge. Try these ideas to overcome writer’s block and put pen to paper right now.

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“As kids, we didn't know why our parents made us walk together, it was only when we got to school that we saw the name-calling and the jokes, and realized that we were different and that we were going to have to learn to defend ourselves or just take it,” dasdas

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When other schools played us, it was a shock, especially because there were black kids in the chess team. He told us that it was a middle-class game, but that we need to take our working-class values, and work hard, strive hard, and not be intimidated. We did it.The hostility wasn't obvious, but I would be stared at by the students and the teachers.You could tell that it was the first time that some of them had even shaken a Black boy's hand.

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5 Tips for Writing Your Life Story

1. Gather Old Photos to Jog Your MemoryDig up old photos and make notes to help recall past events.

2. Break Your Life Into Personal ErasDivide your life into distinct periods or "chapters" to make the task more manageable.

3. Find Your ThemeChoose a central theme or message to guide your story and focus on relevant anecdotes.

4. Write a Little Bit Each DaySet aside a specific time each day to write, building a steady habit.

5. Find a Trusted Sounding BoardDiscuss your progress and ideas with a friend for accountability and feedback.

Writing Your Life Story

How StoryTerrace Can HelpIf writing alone feels overwhelming, consider working with a StoryTerrace ghostwriter to transform your memories into a well-crafted memoir.

Ready to start writing? Contact StoryTerrace or sign up for our newsletter for more tips.

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“As kids, we didn't know why our parents made us walk together, it was only when we got to school that we saw the name-calling and the jokes, and realized that we were different and that we were going to have to learn to defend ourselves or just take it,” dasdas

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When other schools played us, it was a shock, especially because there were black kids in the chess team. He told us that it was a middle-class game, but that we need to take our working-class values, and work hard, strive hard, and not be intimidated. We did it.The hostility wasn't obvious, but I would be stared at by the students and the teachers.You could tell that it was the first time that some of them had even shaken a Black boy's hand.

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5 Tips for Writing Your Life Story

1. Gather Old Photos to Jog Your MemoryDig up old photos and make notes to help recall past events.

2. Break Your Life Into Personal ErasDivide your life into distinct periods or "chapters" to make the task more manageable.

3. Find Your ThemeChoose a central theme or message to guide your story and focus on relevant anecdotes.

4. Write a Little Bit Each DaySet aside a specific time each day to write, building a steady habit.

5. Find a Trusted Sounding BoardDiscuss your progress and ideas with a friend for accountability and feedback.

Writing Your Life Story

How StoryTerrace Can HelpIf writing alone feels overwhelming, consider working with a StoryTerrace ghostwriter to transform your memories into a well-crafted memoir.

Ready to start writing? Contact StoryTerrace or sign up for our newsletter for more tips.

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