by Joel LinnabaryEveryone has said at different times, "I should write a book about this". It may be family stories, weird job activities, or advice to pass on to others through experiences. What keeps most of us from writing down these possible literary masterpieces? We sometimes do not know how to begin, or we are not comfortable in how others may receive our writings. So how do we overcome our shyness or insecurities and what should a novice writer concentrate on writing? First thing is to select an audience that will be very open to your ideas. No one is more willing to read your works than family. The second item is to find a subject that these folks will be able to relate to no matter of any differences. Select something that you know a great deal about such as homes you have lived in or jobs you have had. This will allow you to organize your thoughts in a concise manner. You can list your homes or jobs in order and will be able to form a time frame for each of these. You will have a way to organize your thoughts and then simply fill in the blanks. I did this with my mother. We listed each house she ever lived in. She then described each one to me. We discussed and she came up with different stories or memories of her time at each place. That year my mother gave each of her family members a story of her life as seen from the different places she lived. All of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were gifted with memories of a lady they loved and helped them to better understand her. My mother passed away a few months ago, but she will forever live in her family through many memories, including the one where she shared her homes. Don't be afraid to use your memories and your experiences to foster your growth in writing.
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