Starting Your Autobiography

There are as many ways to record an autobiography as there are autobiographies to record. A myriad of resources exist on the web to help one get started recording. The trouble is you have to wade through some of the bad ones to get to the really good ones.

Try any of these items to start the process:

1. Use a tape recorder to tell your story.

2. Organize your photo albums

3. Keep track of your day in a journal or diary.

4. Find a free program online that will allow you to answer easy questions about your life.

5. Ask family and friends to tell you one story they remember about you.

6. Fill out a pedigree chart or family tree.

Tell Your Story in Your Way

Sometimes people forget that they're writing their own story. Don't forget you're writing YOUR story. The way you write you reflect how you lived. Some writing workshops call this finding your voice. Above all, maintain your integrity. In other words, be honest. Describe your life and how you feel about your life honestly.

How Can You Get Started Immediately?

My absolute favorite way of autobiography starting is making lists.

Yeah. Lists: lists of stories, lists of family, lists of friends, lists of clubs, lists of cars, etc. Nothing could be easier than making lists. Don't underestimate the power of lists. You'll be amazed at how quickly the ideas start to flow. Have a pen and paper ready.

You might be surprised at the direction lists take your autobiography.

Examples of Autobiographies Look on the web. Autobiographies are everywhere. Wikipedia has a ton of autobiographies to sift through. Just do a search on autobiographies.

Take Your Time

Now that you've started, you'll be tempted to try and sprint to the end. Don't give in to the temptation. Savor your memories. Allow your story to take shape over time. Your time with your story will be more gratifying because:

You'll remember more stories.

You'll allow others to contribute their stories of you.

Life lessons will unravel for you to see.

You'll tell your story more honestly.

I'm sure you will find that as you start, you will find you can't stop. It's fun and rewarding to write your own story.

It's there for you. You get it.

Don't miss Robert Brady's other story reference: Autobiography Characteristics . Autobiography Workshop is a superb reference for writing your story.
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