How to Start an Autobiography

By: Robert Brady

The truth is that there are a lot of websites on how to start an autobiography. Many of them are great. Some are not so great. One really cool thing about trying to figure out how you want to present your autobiography is that there are many different ways to do it - many ways that I hadn't even thought of.

Try any of these items to start the process:

1. Tape record your autobiography

2. Go through your photo albums.

3. Write daily in a journal.

4. Find a free program online that will allow you to answer easy questions about your life.

5. Enlist your family and friends to help you remember and collect stories.

6. Download a family tree and fill in the branches.

Remember, It's Your Story

Find your voice. People who know you should find you in the pages of your autobiography. They should find a stranger. Although it's uncomfortable sometimes, it's best to tell your story honestly. People will respect and appreciate your honesty.

Get Started Now!

My absolute favorite way of autobiography starting is making lists.

Yeah. Lists: lists of stories, lists of family, lists of friends, lists of clubs, lists of cars, etc. Nothing could be easier than making lists. Don't underestimate the power of lists. You'll be amazed at how quickly the ideas start to flow. Have a pen and paper ready.

You might be surprised at the direction lists take your autobiography.

Sample Autobiographies And as far as an example of an autobiography...there are tons of these too. If you visit Wikipedia (a great online resource, by the way) you will find an over abundance of sample autobiographies for you to look at.

Take It Slowly

Remember, it's taken a lifetime to build all your memories. Don't expect to record everything in one sitting. Give your story some time to percolate. Let it simmer. You accomplish the following:

You'll remember more stories.

You'll have time to collect stories from family and friends.

You'll allow for life's lesson to reveal themselves to you.

You'll tell your story more honestly.

Like I've said before, writing your story can be a very fulfilling endeavor. Reflect on it. Savor it. Let others contribute and rejoice in your life.

What are you waiting for?

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Look for Robert Brady's other autobiography resource: Autobiography Characteristics . Autobiography Workshop is a great resource for writing your autobiography.
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