Getting Started Writing 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.

Here's a list of some of the more exciting ones:

1. Tape record your autobiography

2. Organize your photo albums

3. Write daily in a journal.

4. Fill out autobiography questionnaires online.

5. Writing letters to family and friends to collect stories.

6. Download a family tree and fill in the branches.

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.

The Easiest Way to Get Started

How? Writing 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.

Your autobiography will come together as you in ways you couldn't imagine as you build and expand lists.

Sample Autobiographies And as far as an example of an autobiography...there are tons of these too. If you visit Wikipedia (a great online resource, by the way) you will find an over abundance of sample autobiographies for you to look at.

Take Your Time

Sometimes we think that we should be able to summarize our lives in quick half hour session. Once you know how to start an autobiography, you should allow your autobiography to develop over time. By slowing down, you'll accomplish a number of things, including:

You'll remember more stories.

You'll have time to collect stories from family and friends.

Life lessons will unravel for you to see.

You'll ensure that the autobiography you record reflects, accurately, the life that you've lived.

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.

What are you waiting for?

Don't miss Robert Brady's other autobiography resource: Autobiography Characteristics . Autobiography Workshop is a great resource for creating your autobiography.
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