How to Write Your Life Story
Think how much you would have treasured having your grandmother's journals, or a book of your great-grandfather's
memories. Our children and grandchildren, and generations to come, will appreciate having our stories in written
form. You can give your descendants more than fragmented memories. Document the experiences of your life;
challenges, successes and lessons learned, for all those who follow. Compile these in a format that will last for
generations. Give them the gift of a lifetime... your lifetime!
LifeNotes — Recording Your Memories...
the Legacy of a Lifetime
the Legacy of a Lifetime
Write Your Life Story in 28 Days is a short and to-the-point book that takes a seemingly
daunting task and makes it refreshingly simple, nixing all the theory and philosophy that often make getting started
more difficult. It includes helpful and in-depth writing tips for those who feel they are not writers, and offers
techniques that will help anyone write a cohesive, colorful story. It offers one or two exercises per day and
suggests topics relating to the events most meaningful to you. Write Your Life Story in 28 Days also covers the use of mind-mapping, character building, dialogue and more.
Examples of exercises from Write Your Life Story in 28 Days
- Write a character description of each of your parents
- Write about meeting your mate, and your marriage
(if still single, write about the pros and cons of that life) - Write an overview of where you are at this point in your life
“Everyone has a story. Write Your Life Story in 28 Days is a user friendly book
that helps you record your stories and compile them in a meangful way for future generations.”
Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series
Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series
Write Your Life Story in 28 Days is $15.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling
The LifeNotes Workbook (8.5x11) is easy and user-friendly, making it a snap for anyone to get
all the events and memories of their life recorded. The first two chapters offer help in making your writing come
alive; mind-mapping the details, organization, building the story, and using descriptors to help your readers
“be there.” Lots of samples and examples are shown to help you fully understand how easy it can be to
get started.Research and Interviewing techniques are also discussed for those wanting to do more in-depth writing.
The next 12 chapters include hundreds of topic questions to help you remember all those little details of your life that may have been forgotten over the years.
The final two chapters explain how to add other things such as lists, favorites, recipes, photos, drawings, etc to enhance your stories. Options for turning your stories into a finished product are also discussed. Whether you want one book, or many, your memories will be preserved.
“Working with Seniors has taught me that our experiences and adventures can be priceless
lessons and gifts to those who follow. The LifeNotes Workbook provides an easy way to record all those memories and
preserve them for future generations.”
Hedi Headley, Hostess of “Your Second 50 Years,”
KMYL Radio 1190AM and 105.3FM, Phoenix, Arizona
Hedi Headley, Hostess of “Your Second 50 Years,”
KMYL Radio 1190AM and 105.3FM, Phoenix, Arizona
As of December 11, this book is temporarily out of stock. If you'd like to be notified when the The LifeNotes Workbook becomes available again, please send an email to
deedees@lifestorylady.com.
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