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Friday, June 13, 2008

Triggering Memories for Life Story Writing

Getting started with writing when faced with a blank computer screen or piece of paper can sometimes be a challenge. Below are some ideas to trigger memories that can be part of a life story.

1. If you had to divide your life into "chapters" what would they be?

2. What have been your favorite interests or hobbies throughout your life, and when did they start?

3. How did you happen to choose your career path?

4. What were the ups and downs you felt during the teen years?

5. What major historical events have taken place in the world during your life and how did these events effect you?

6. What was your elementary school experience like?

7. Are there some causes that you have passionate feelings about and how did you first become interested in them?

8. If you wrote a brief timeline or outline of your life, what would be ten major highlights?

9. What were your favorite places to live and why?

10. Which people influenced you the most in your life?

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