9. For self-reflection A memoir is like a mirror reflecting back on your life. Writing is the act of reaching across the abyss of isolation to share and reflect. Natalie Goldberg
11. How to start a life story Write from your own memories Interview family members Be interviewed by someone else Record your thoughts on audio or video Collect photos and documents Conduct research
19. How to publish a life story Audio or video tape Scrapbook Book
Hinweis der Redaktion
Introduction: Dave as freelance editor; Nancy as retired teacher; graduates of the U of MWhat—definitions; Why—reasons; How—process; getting started; product
Biography—story of someone else’s life, usually from birth to death, highlighting accomplishments or the times in which they livedAutobiography—story of one’s own life told in first personMemoir—a type of autobiography but often about a particular time period or aspect of one’s lifePersonal essayOral history—audio or videotaped recording
Just a few of the reasons; will go over each one in more detail
Grandma’s photo album—tell story of process; involves research including genealogical study
Story of the photo
Dave reads paragraph from _________; Nancy reads from house essay
Collection of writings covering several years
Things to write about: Talk to children or elders and record their thoughts, memoriesAsk someone to interview you, transcribe the recording and write the narrativeHire someone to videotape or simply record your thoughtsSort through photos for those that best represent your life; documents like ration bookShow research from Jim’s book
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