Why Write Your Life Story ?
Funny you should ask, this is why I got started:
When I was in my twenties, my mother handed me a copy of our family tree that dated back to 1648 when my ancestors came from France to settle in an area known as “Acadie,” now Nova Scotia. “That’s nice,” I replied and put the papers away in a drawer.
In a move some twenty years later, I came across the yellowed sheets held together by a rusty staple. Looking at the names and tracing the path down to my own name, I now longed to know more about the people whose births, marriages and deaths were listed before me. Unfortunately, by that time, all those who held pieces of our family story were long gone. I missed my opportunity. My ancestors’ stories died with them.
Since then I’ve devoted much time and effort to helping others avoid the mistake I made, assisting them in preserving their stories for themselves and their families.
Through ghostwriting memoirs on behalf of others, co-authoring, editing and teaching, I have assisted hundreds of people in creating a written legacy for their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and generations to come. I hold an M.A. in creative writing from the University of Central Florida and a B.A. in journalism from Louisiana State University and have worked as a memoirist, writing coach, editor, writing instructor, journalist and photographer
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I want to write some stories and try to get them in order.
This is just what I’ve been looking for.! I look forward to meeting you and being in your classes.
I’ve relocated from Houston and still use my Houston-based cell phone number as well as my Houston billing address so having told you this I hope I clear up any potential confusion.
See you at class.
Caroline
Hi Carolyn. I’m so glad you found us. We have a great group of people who love to have a good time and write great stories. You’ll fit right in. I’m from South Louisiana, so I’ve spent a good bit of time in Houston. Welcome to Florida.
I loved your class and look forward to the next one.
Warm regards,
Carolyn (” Caroline”) Crawford
Check in the mail 4 Sept. 8 workshop.
Great, Robina. It’s going to be a fun class with lots of personal attention for everyone there. I’m glad you’re going to be a part of it.
Hi Patricia,
I want to Thank you again for all your help. It was a pleasure to finally meet you. My mother and I truly enjoyed your class! We look forward to seeing you in the next class.
Warm regards,
Danielle