Having trouble thinking of what to write about? Remember these tips from our Writer's Workshop.
Think of a PERSON.
Remember, my person was my sister, Sarah. I've known her for 27 years now and the moments I spent with her are very vivid in my mind. I chose to write about when she heard she was in second place in her race this summer.
- Who is someone you know well that you could write about?
- What moments have you spent with this person?
- Could you show us what spending time with them is like?
Remember, my person was my sister, Sarah. I've known her for 27 years now and the moments I spent with her are very vivid in my mind. I chose to write about when she heard she was in second place in her race this summer.
Think of a PLACE.
My location was the dock at my mother's house. I spent many years here as a child and now an adult. Lots of hilarious things have happened on that dock, many that I would love to tell a story about!
- What locations bring back special memories for you?
- Where do you spend a lot of your time?
- Do you have a place that you feel very comfortable describing to someone?
My location was the dock at my mother's house. I spent many years here as a child and now an adult. Lots of hilarious things have happened on that dock, many that I would love to tell a story about!
Think of an OBJECT.
A memory was sparked for me when I saw a pile of coins in the supply room. An incredible moment from my childhood came to me as soon as I saw them and I was able to zoom in on the emotions I had during that event.
- Look around you, are there items that remind you of something from your life?
- When you look at this object, does it spark a memory for you?
- Could this object be a centerpiece to your personal history?
A memory was sparked for me when I saw a pile of coins in the supply room. An incredible moment from my childhood came to me as soon as I saw them and I was able to zoom in on the emotions I had during that event.
These are some quick tricks for you to get your writing started. Sometimes just coming up with a topic can be the trickiest part. Once you have an idea, let that idea bring back memories for you and brainstorm some moments you've spent with that person, in that place, or with that object.