Getting Started Writing Your Autobiography
by Robert Brady
Plenty of good resources exist on the web to help you write your autobiography. Part of the fun of recording your autobiography is figuring out the way that best fits your lifestyle, your life, your time, and your personality.
Try any of these items to start the process:
1. Tape record your autobiography
2. Go through your photo albums.
3. Keep a personal journal.
4. Find a free program online that will allow you to answer easy questions about your life.
5. Enlist your family and friends to help you remember and collect stories.
6. Making a family tree.
Remember, It's Your Story
The biggest thing to remember when starting your autobiography is that it's your story. So the way you convey your story should reflect who you are. Be honest. Be honest in describing the experience. Be honest in describing how you felt about what happened.
The Easiest Way to Get Started
How? Writing Lists.
Yeah. Lists: lists of stories, lists of family, lists of friends, lists of clubs, lists of cars, etc. Nothing could be easier than making lists. Don't underestimate the power of lists. You'll be amazed at how quickly the ideas start to flow. Have a pen and paper ready.
Your autobiography will come together as you in ways you couldn't imagine as you build and expand lists.
Example of Autobiography Wikipedia is a great resource for finding autobiography samples. You can look there for further ideas to help you get started.
Slow Down
Now that you've started, you'll be tempted to try and sprint to the end. Don't give in to the temptation. Savor your memories. Allow your story to take shape over time. Your time with your story will be more gratifying because:
You'll remember more.
You'll allow others to contribute their stories of you.
Life lessons will unravel for you to see.
You'll ensure that the autobiography you record reflects, accurately, the life that you've lived.
Like I've said before, writing your story can be a very fulfilling endeavor. Reflect on it. Savor it. Let others contribute and rejoice in your life.
Get started now.
Look for Robert Brady's additional story article: Autobiography Characteristics . Autobiography Workshop is a great reference for creating your story. This and other unique content 'starting an autobiography' articles are available with free reprint rights.
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