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Childhood Memories turn into Stories

9/11/2020

 
Childhood stories are about friendships, laughter, bravado, tears and pain. Ask yourself a few questions to spark those memories.

As a child:
your favourite toy was ...
your favourite book was ...
your favourite sport was ...
your best friend was ...
your favourite sweets were ...

Write about the memories that haunt you.

18/8/2020

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Maybe a person you once knew, a story you read or an event that changed your life.  We all have experiences we can use in our writing. Look for those moments when your world was threatened. Memorable moments when you overcome obstacles. Use your memories creatively. Take stories from your life and the lives of your friends. Graham Greene said when asked about using memories in his stories, that they were 'yours to remember and mine to forget.'
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Stepping back in time

8/6/2020

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​Your memories contain the sights, sounds, feelings, tastes and smells of your original experience. To step back in time, focus on just one sense.

Which sense to begin with? Ask yourself ‘What do I remember first?’ Is it an image, sound, smell or texture? Describe this first moment in detail to begin your journey into the past.
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