There is an urgent need to introduce the writing of life stories into aged care facilities as part of the patient-centred care of our seniors and people living with dementia. Recording life stories includes writing memoirs and biographies, photo books and audio and video recording. Repeated research studies reveal that recording life stories has immense […]
When writing a memoir for a client I’m sometimes amazed at the clarity of their memories. Last week, I interviewed an 85-year-old grandfather who recalled precise details of the furniture, colour scheme, sounds and smells of his childhood home in Broken Hill. He even remembered the titles of the ‘78’ records his father played on […]
In my memoir writing workshops, participants often say they struggle with writing in a way that evokes emotion. They worry their writing is flat and uninteresting. One way you can make your writing more compelling is to create vivid scenes full of sensory details. These scenes fuel a reader’s imagination and draw them into the […]
Everyone has fascinating untold stories to tell, whether or not you have lived your life in the limelight. Each of us collects memories during our life that provide insight and a unique perspective. This is why so many of us wish to create a memoir. Sadly, myths surround this art form that keeps people from […]
It can be daunting trying to craft a life story—sifting through a mountain of files, photos, letters and memorabilia and organising them into a coherent narrative. So overwhelming in fact that many potential memoirists procrastinate and may never end up writing their life story. Writing a life story or memoir is also one of the […]
Thinking of writing your memoir? Although life blesses many people with decades to experience and enjoy, time is fleeting. In the blink of an eye, a moment stops. A year ends, a milestone passes, and before you know it, you’re at the edge of life. Oblivion is difficult to grasp, as it can be quite […]
A memoir enables you to examine your life. It was Socrates who said the unexamined life is not worth living. He preferred the death sentence to being unable to examine his life. Many would have you believe the past should stay in the past, but the wise know growth is impossible without reflection and introspection. […]
Fathers’ Day is celebrated by millions of people around the world each year. Nothing can deter us from the honouring and thanking our dad, not even the coronavirus pandemic. While Fathers’ Day will undoubtedly look different for many Australians this year because of social distancing rules and lockdowns, we will still indulge our fathers by […]
Fathers’ Day is the celebration of all the things your dad did for you and your family. We celebrate the occasion by giving gifts and hosting family gatherings that help us say thank you to the dad who made our lives special. Instead of buying an expensive gift for your dad that he doesn’t treasure, […]
A memoir gift voucher is the perfect gift. If you’re reading this, it means you’re looking for ideas for a unique gift to give to your dad on Fathers’ Day. Someone as distinctive as your father needs a one-of-a-kind gift, and we’re not talking about a personalised tie or a funny mug. Instead, how about […]
