Once you start diving into writing your memoir it’ll be almost as if you’re back in the times you’re thinking back to.
It’s kind of like time travel.
The more you focus on those times, the more details you’ll remember from those days – people, experiences and feelings will resurface.
That’s why I recommend you start a system to jot down those random memories, just a notebook or a page on your phone or computer that you can easily get to night and day (yes those 3am memories might arise!).
Make sure you can always get to it easily and don’t worry about being tidy or perfect, just make sure you can read your writing!
Personally I keep exercise books next to my bed, one per project, that I can scribble in anytime.
These little details will bring your story to life down the track.
Remember, your memoir is someone else’s history, keep writing!
Charlotte x
PS If you’d like to join a community of people who are writing their memoirs, life stories and family histories, think about joining my seven module online course Write Your Memoir. You can enrol for 10% off over the next two weeks. Just use the coupon: XMAS$100
Charlotte Squire 