#14: Unlocking Your Inner Writer: The Seven-Step Process to Writing Your Powerful Personal Story
08/10/23 • 26 min
Ever been in a situation where the stories inside you are eager to come out, but you just can't seem to find the right words? This week, I'll be letting you in on the secrets to setting yourself up for writing success. I'll be sharing practical tips on creating a conducive environment and understanding your purpose for writing, because let's face it, knowing your 'why' is half the battle won.
I'll take you on a journey through a powerful seven-step process for personal story writing. From fanning the embers of your past to harnessing your creative spirit and finding your unique voice, these steps are your roadmap to transforming your ideas into finished drafts you'll be proud to call your own.
Bridging Your Past and Future:The Top Ten Items to Include When Documenting Your Personal History
This group is for people who are in the process of writing their own personal stories to preserve their past for their future. It’s a place to come for story writing inspiration, weekly writing-related events and memes, and continued support from me and the other members.
Join like-minded people and get your stories down on paper for your future generations!
Ever been in a situation where the stories inside you are eager to come out, but you just can't seem to find the right words? This week, I'll be letting you in on the secrets to setting yourself up for writing success. I'll be sharing practical tips on creating a conducive environment and understanding your purpose for writing, because let's face it, knowing your 'why' is half the battle won.
I'll take you on a journey through a powerful seven-step process for personal story writing. From fanning the embers of your past to harnessing your creative spirit and finding your unique voice, these steps are your roadmap to transforming your ideas into finished drafts you'll be proud to call your own.
Bridging Your Past and Future:The Top Ten Items to Include When Documenting Your Personal History
This group is for people who are in the process of writing their own personal stories to preserve their past for their future. It’s a place to come for story writing inspiration, weekly writing-related events and memes, and continued support from me and the other members.
Join like-minded people and get your stories down on paper for your future generations!
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This group is for people who are in the process of writing their own personal stories to preserve their past for their future. It’s a place to come for story writing inspiration, weekly writing-related events and memes, and continued support from me and the other members.
Join like-minded people and get your stories down on paper for your future generations!
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As we let our children spread their wings, it becomes vital to preserve these memories and experiences. Writing, we discover, can be a powerful medium to connect generations as well as a therapeutic tool to process the emotions associated with these transitions, We explore techniques to articulate our feelings and use our senses to narrate our stories, capturing the advice, conversations, and locations that made these moments so memorable. Let's honor these transitions together by weaving our personal stories into a tapestry of lessons learned, a lasting legacy we can pass on to future generations.
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This group is for people who are in the process of writing their own personal stories to preserve their past for their future. It’s a place to come for story writing inspiration, weekly writing-related events and memes, and continued support from me and the other members.
Join like-minded people and get your stories down on paper for your future generations!
The Preserve Your Past Podcast - #14: Unlocking Your Inner Writer: The Seven-Step Process to Writing Your Powerful Personal Story
Transcript
Welcome to the Preserve your Past podcast , where we'll explore all things related to the creative process of writing your stories for future generations . I'm your host , melissa Ann Kitchum , author , teacher , speaker and coach . I believe that your personal history is a priceless gift for family , friends and generations to come , whether you consider yourself a writer or not . We a
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