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Life Story Links: September 6, 2022
Life Story Links: September 6, 2022

Your curated reading list: Kick off September with an array of stories about family history tools, memoir writing tips, and more storytelling inspiration.

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curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeSeptember 6, 2022curated list of stories for family historians, personal history in the news, family history in the newsComment
Stop waiting, start writing: Why now is the right time to begin your memoir.
Stop waiting, start writing: Why now is the right time to begin your memoir.

Ignore those naysayers who warn that you must be passed middle age to begin writing your life stories: Start your memoir now, no matter how old you are.

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memoir & writing, why tell your stories?Dawn M. RoodeAugust 29, 2022what age should i write my memoir, preserve family history before it's too late, writing life stories at a young ageComment
Life Story Links: August 23, 2022
Life Story Links: August 23, 2022

This week's curated reading list for family historians, memoirists, and memory-keepers of all kinds includes great learning opportunities and a film recommendation.

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curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeAugust 23, 2022curated list of stories for family historians, personal history in the news, family history in the newsComment
The best graphics to add to your family history book
The best graphics to add to your family history book

Beyond family photos: Consider adding vintage maps, family tree charts, and professionally shot images of special heirlooms to your family history book.

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family history, photo legacyDawn M. RoodeAugust 15, 2022family tree charts in your family history book, how to photograph family heirlooms, include maps in your family history book, family heirloomsComment
Writing about your life is not a selfish act
Writing about your life is not a selfish act

It’s a common but wrong assumption—that telling one's own stories is “narcissistic” or “self-centered.” Truly, preserving your legacy is an act of generosity.

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why tell your stories?Dawn M. RoodeAugust 1, 2022is it narcissistic to write my memoir, what if my stories are boring, why should i preserve my stories in writingComment
Life Story Links: July 26, 2022
Life Story Links: July 26, 2022

Personal historian Dawn Roode reads a lot about memoir, personal history, and memory-keeping—and she curates it every other week for family historians like you.

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curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeJuly 26, 2022curated list of stories for family historians, personal history in the news, family history in the newsComment
I’m feeling stuck with my life story writing (can you relate?)
I’m feeling stuck with my life story writing (can you relate?)

Sometimes a life writing project can become overwhelming—so much so that we stop writing at all. Get back on track with your memoir with this three-step reset.

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dawn's musings, memoir & writingDawn M. RoodeJuly 20, 2022writer's block, project overwhelm, feeling stuck with life story writing, steps to get your writing back on trackComment
Life Story Links: July 12, 2022
Life Story Links: July 12, 2022

Personal historian Dawn Roode’s curated roundup of stories of interest to family historians includes first-person reads plus tips for life story preservation.

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curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeJuly 12, 2022life story links, personal history in the news, curated list of stories for family historiansComment
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“We listen with different ears when we can feel and believe that a story is true.” ⁠
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—quote from The Moth's latest book, which I highly recommend, called "How to Tell a Story"
Does keeping up with posting on social media ever feel burdensome to you? Personally, I don't share much of my daily life on Facebook or Insta. Some stories here and there, sure. But I mostly keep up this account for my business, which is as personal
For my newest followers, allow me to introduce myself...⁠
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Personally, I believe in having an open heart, and feel most alive when connecting with other people. I value long pauses and white space, story sharing and marginalia. I’m an ou
An instance when a slightly blurry photo is worth keeping! The littlest one here is me, while my two older cousins and my grandparents' dog, Shep, don dime store birthday hats behind me. This snapshot makes me feel, it makes me remember, it makes me
Every season of our life brings new opportunities to reflect. Remember: You don't have to be "old" to want to create a record of the life you have lived.⁠
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“Writing is a powerful search mechanism, and one of its satisfactions i
Your mom has stories...do you know them? I'm talking about the stories that make her HER, not just your MOM...⁠
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If you'd like to gift your mom with personal history storytelling sessions with me, a generous and interested listener, I'd be hon
 

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