How to Write Your Story for Growth, Healing and Clarity
Write A Way: Journey to Creativity
Start Your Story Now: How to Write Your Story for Growth, Healing and Clarity
By Sandra Lee Schubert
"Everyone is necessarily the hero of his own life story."
~ John Barth, US novelist & short story author (1930 - )
When I created the course,
Writing for Life: Creating a Story of Your Own,
I wanted to give people the opportunity to share their story in their own way.
From the stresses of unemployment to cancer, studies reveal...
writing heals.
The therapeutic power of journaling, proven and embraced over the last century by doctors and psychologist, is an effective tool to improve health and achieve
healing of the body, mind and spirit.
The journaling and scrapbooking techniques taught in my course provide a creative way to
connect with your inner self and heal emotional wounds while documenting your story, your life,
in a fun and unique way.
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Creating your life story is easy.
You already know the main characters, the storyline, locations. Not only do you have complete control over how your story unfolds but you have control over how it ends. Most people worry about telling the truth, hurting the feelings of family and friends, or that it will be boring. Remember, you are valuable. You don't have to be a rock star or even a good storyteller to share your story. You can keep your story completely private or choose to share it more broadly.
First of all, decide what you would like to do with your story? Do you want to record the events of your life for personal use? Share a family history? Or do you envision your story being an inspiration for a wider audience? When you have decided what form your story will take then the writing will be easier.
Recording your life:
It will be easier if you break things down into sections:
- Childhood
- Teen years
- Adulthood
Smaller sections will make it easier to take on the task of writing.
Childhood
Do some free writing using a couple of prompts.
What is your earliest memory?
What did you do on the holidays?
Who was your favorite teacher?
Prompts will reveal more memories and allow you to begin a narrative of your early years.
"Always be nice to those younger than you, because they are the ones who will be writing about you."
~ Cyril Connolly (1903 - 1974)
Teen years
There is a lot of juice in our teen years. If you have a high school yearbook, use it to trigger some memories.
What were your hopes and dreams?
Did you have a high school sweetheart or were you a loner?
Adult years
This section is usually the easiest because memories are the freshest. But you also have so many memories that it is a challenge to narrow your focus. Pick up topic that has the most appeal to you.
Is there a story you tell all the time? Maybe it is your honeymoon, or the day you were promoted.
"I can't think of anything to write about except families. They are a metaphor for every other part of society."
~ Anna Quindlen (1953 - )
Don't worry about getting things right. Just allow fifteen minutes to an hour every day and you will begin to layout your story in short time. At some point you put it all together and decide whether to share or just have it for your own pleasure.
Remember this is your life story. You can pick and choose what you want to write and how you want to share it. The writing for course lays this all out for you. It is up to you to take the first step. Start here and keep going.
Creative Writing Prompts
Create a memory book.
Begin gathering memories by collecting photos, rocks and seashells from favorite outings. You can use a scrapbook format, or a simple journal book, but just make sure the book is big enough to paste things into it.
Start Your Life Story Journey Now!
If you have been sitting on the fence about writing your life story - don't waste anymore time. Take the course, write at your own pace, and see the value of your life.
Copyright © 2009 Sandra Lee Schubert. All rights reserved.
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