Life Story Links: January 9, 2024

Our first curated roundup of 2024 is overflowing with recent stories of interest to life story and memoir writers, family history lovers, and memory-keepers.

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Life Story Links: December 12, 2023

Personal historian Dawn Roode’s biweekly curated roundup includes stories of interest to memoir writers and readers, family history fans, and life story lovers.

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All your Write Your Life questions answered

Wondering if 52 weeks of memory prompts will help YOU write about your life at last? Here, answers to the most commonly asked questions about Write Your Life.

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Life Story Links: November 28, 2023

This week's curated roundup is small but mighty, with reflections and advice from personal historians and a look at recent celebrity memoirs of note.

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A year’s worth of memory prompts to help you write your life

Every week you’ll get themed prompts to stir your memories, tips to write your stories with ease, and more! A unique gift for your loved one (or yourself)!

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“It was more for me than anyone else—what a surprise”

You may think you are writing about your life for your family—to honor your ancestors, to give a gift to your descendants. But the truth is deeper. You’ll see.

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Life Story Links: November 14, 2023

From biography and memoir recommendations to explorations of memory, truth, and family history, this week’s curated roundup has diverse and rich reads.

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Are you ever intentional about your memories?

We all get a happy feeling when a “memory” pops up on a social feed on our phone. Just remember that you have access to ALL your memories ANY time you want!

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