People love stories, and you've got some good ones.
Share the story of where you've been, what you know, and how you did it. One story at a time, just like it happened.
Whether you want to share the stories of your life, stories about your career, your pets, an accomplishment or a challenge, you find lots of examples here at Waystation Whistle.
Why write about your life?
I first discovered the power of stories by writing letters. It was a letter I wrote to my in-laws about the neighbor's chickens.
When my in-laws received the letter, they called to say the letter arrived and asked about the chickens. The next time we saw them, they asked about the chickens. And again, the time after that.
It was the equivalent of a home run for a letter writer.
It was the first time I'd started a letter with a story, and my readers were hooked. Since then, I've written lots of stories and two books.
The stories you tell could be about pets you've had, your first job, how you started your business, or what it was like that first ... and only time ... you went to summer camp. Write about what you've seen, where you've been, and what you learned.
It's our common experiences, disappointments, life-affirming joy, and successes that people are looking to connect with.
What did you see? How did it make you feel? What did you learn?
Write about that.
The more you write the easier it gets.
And remember, people love stories, and you've got some good ones!
Why write about your life?
- Write to revisit and capture an experience.
- Write to share what you've done and the lessons you learned.
- Write because you love to write.
- Write because you want to be a better writer.
I first discovered the power of stories by writing letters. It was a letter I wrote to my in-laws about the neighbor's chickens.
When my in-laws received the letter, they called to say the letter arrived and asked about the chickens. The next time we saw them, they asked about the chickens. And again, the time after that.
It was the equivalent of a home run for a letter writer.
It was the first time I'd started a letter with a story, and my readers were hooked. Since then, I've written lots of stories and two books.
The stories you tell could be about pets you've had, your first job, how you started your business, or what it was like that first ... and only time ... you went to summer camp. Write about what you've seen, where you've been, and what you learned.
It's our common experiences, disappointments, life-affirming joy, and successes that people are looking to connect with.
What did you see? How did it make you feel? What did you learn?
Write about that.
The more you write the easier it gets.
And remember, people love stories, and you've got some good ones!
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Christine Richards
Writer & Collage Artist
Writer & Collage Artist