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How to find time to write a memoir

For some reason many people seem to think that they are far too busy to write a memoir and that it will take more time than they have. Often saying ‘I’m too busy’ might be a little bit of an excuse for feeling nervous about not being able to write a memoir or being worried that one’s life is not interesting enough.

Don’t worry about that. First of all, there are no rules for writing a memoir, so the memoir police won’t be knocking at your door. Also bear in mind that most memoirs are only read by family and friends, and they will love your book.

You don’t have to be world famous to write a memoir –family famous is more than enough. You’ll be amazed at how much praise you will get.
But ok... it does take some time. And that’s why writing a photo memoir is a great idea. Even if you do have a busy schedule, then you can easily find time for writing a memoir, especially a photo memoir. It practically writes itself and will take much less time that you think. And it’s fun. When you’re having fun, time flies.

Like many projects the trick, or hack as many people say these days, to overcome memoir writers' block is to take action. You need to get an action habit going. The other memoir hack is to plan short sessions, say 15 minute sessions. Then you will probably do 30 minutes and that’s perfect.15 to 30 minutes a week and you will soon have enough material for a photo memoir. Here are some useful tips for making an action habit and finding time to write a memoir.

Use the Jigsaw method to write a memoir

Think of how one completes a big jigsaw. The pieces of a jigsaw are spread out on a table and then one does short sessions, adding a few pieces at a time. It’s left for a while and then one comes back to do some more. Some sessions are just a few minutes, some are much longer, some alone, some with others. They are all fun! The jigsaw picture becomes clearer as each piece is added which adds to the motivation and excitement of getting it finished.

Writing a memoir is a bit the same as making a jigsaw puzzle. So do it in the same way. Dedicate a table in the house and make that your memoir table for a few weeks. Do short sessions and soon you will make great progress and be eager to complete the work and see the end result. Also friends and family will probably join in and encourage you to keep going! They will want to see the finished result too.

Memoir cruise method

Write your memoir on a cruise. Bring your Photomemoirs User Manual and some of the photos you have chosen for your memoir. If you love cruise holidays, then there’s no better place to find a quiet corner and record the story of a photo. You’re relaxed, happy and have some extra time in between shows and shore trips. It’s a perfect setting to think back on your life in a peaceful and happy environemnt.

Try to find 15 to 30 minutes a day on a cruise and record the story of two or three photos a day. That will really get your photo memoir off to a fabulous start. Don’t let the wind blow your photos away though. Keep them safe or bring copies!

Coffee memoirs method

Plan a daily memoir writing / recording session over coffee. Get the memoir writing into your daily routine but try to plan short sessions. Just one photo at a time. While you’re having a mid-morning coffee, pick up a photo and tell the story. There! It’ll be done by the time you finish your coffee.

Monday memoir session

Monday is a great day for memoir writing. There’s usually not much going on, so make a Monday memoir session for an hour to record a few stories.

A joint memoir

No, not a memoir about joints you have smoked. What we mean is, that if you are lucky enough to have a life partner, then you could record some, or all, of the stories together. Make it a joint memoir. Two memoirs for the price of one. Your family will love it. Conversations about photos and a lovely life together.

Have fun

Have fun! Enjoy the process of creating your memoir. Remember that there are no rules for a memoir writer. Think of writing and publishing a memoir as something that we all can do, just like we can all publish a webpage or a social media account. Don’t be scared that it has to be perfect. Life’s not perfect, so life stories don’t have to be perfect either.

Just do your best and always remember that a photo memoir is for family, friends and maybe a few local historians. For them it will be one of the best books they’ve ever read. Think of writing and publishing a memoir as something that we all can do, just like we can all publish a webpage or a social media account.

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This website is by www.photomemoirs.co, The Memoir Specialist and is full of tips and help to help you write and publish a memoir using the Photomemoirs method. We can also help you publish an already written memoir. This website is by www.photomemoirs.co, The Memoir Specialists, and is full of tips and help to help you write and publish a memoir using the Photomemoirs method. We can also help you publish an already written memoir.

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