Journey Preparation
Daunting ~ I can advise you where to begin.
Time-consuming ~ Creating anything of quality takes time. Writing your memoir is a labor of love for me as well as you!
Intimate ~ Please know that I am honored by the trust clients have placed in me by sharing their deeply personal histories.
Expensive ~ Your memoir, unlike a will or a trust, will allow you to connect with future generations on an emotional level. Skill, time, enthusiasm, and intense individual attention will fuse as I bring your narrative powerfully alive on the page.
Delving into your history to tell your story can be
Simple & straightforward
Joyful
Complicated & cathartic
Healing
If it seems too…
Ponder & Gather
Why do you want to write this memoir?
What do you want to highlight in your life?
Who is your audience?
What lasting impression do you want to leave your readers?
What do you wish you’d known about loved ones who have passed?
What cultural ambience do you want to include?
Do you have a deadline in mind?
Do you want me to interview anyone else?
Ask your family if there are stories they want you to talk about.
List every item you want in the book.
Write down a basic timeline with dates.
Write down names and descriptions of people and places.
Gather materials important to your narrative such as photos, memorabilia, and recipes.
