#8: How to Use Mind Maps When Writing Your Stories

What if you could take all of the stories, memories, and family research that are bouncing around in your head and get them all out on paper easily so you could pass them along?
As a writer, I know the struggle!
And as a teacher, I have a solution!
Mind mapping.
A mind map is a graphic tool that helps you to visually organize information. It helps me to collect my ideas, knowledge, and thoughts in a manner that is clear and functional. Mind maps can help you not only with brainstorming, but can also assist with structuring your stories.
In this episode we look at the 4 simple steps you can use to get started creating your own mind map, and 4 examples of how to use mind maps to help with writing your personal stories. All mixed with the personal stories to make them real!
Here are links referred to in this episode:
Related Blog Post - How to Use Mind Maps When Writing Your Stories
Related Podcast on Organizing Your Writing
Family Tree Story Starters (example of mapping tool)

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