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Writing Prompts: Why We Write

by Matilda Butler on December 20, 2011

Writing Prompt LogoPost #117 – Women’s Memoirs, Writing Prompt – Kendra Bonnett and Matilda Butler

Why Do You Write About Your Life?

I write because…

…my story needs to be told.
…I want others to learn from my mistakes.
…I want to make sense of what I’ve done.
…I want to share my wonderful life.
…I want my family to know about me.
…I want to heal my life.
…I write because I don’t know how to live without writing.

There are many reasons why we write memoirs. I’ve listed some of the ones that we hear from our students. It seems that we are storytellers who need to tell our life stories. Wwho else can tell them?
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Memoir Writing Prompts: Childhood Lessons, or, What Were You Carefully Taught?

by Matilda ButlerSeptember 27, 2011
Memoir Writing Prompts: Childhood Lessons, or, What Were You Carefully Taught?

Memoir Writing Prompt: Reflections on a late summer party and childhood lessons are the source for today’s memoir writing prompt.

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Memoir Writing Prompts: Look to the Right, Look to the Left

by Matilda ButlerSeptember 20, 2011
Memoir Writing Prompts: Look to the Right, Look to the Left

Today’s memoir writing prompt reminds you to take a fresh look at the familiar.

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Memoir Writing Prompt: Where Were You On 9-11?

by Matilda ButlerSeptember 11, 2011
Memoir Writing Prompt: Where Were You On 9-11?

Memories of 10 years ago — 9/11 — provides thought for a memoir writing prompt.

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Memoir Writing Prompts: Postcards from Camp

by Matilda ButlerAugust 30, 2011
Memoir Writing Prompts: Postcards from Camp

This week’s memoir writing prompt takes you back to your childhood or lets you look at your current day with the perspective of a child.

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Memoir Writing Prompts: Coming to a Theater Near You

by Matilda ButlerJuly 26, 2011
Memoir Writing Prompts: Coming to a Theater Near You

The release of the most recent Harry Potter movie suggests an intriguing memoir writing prompt.

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Memoir Writing Prompts: Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

by Matilda ButlerJuly 5, 2011
Memoir Writing Prompts: Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

Consider your choice of words — a memoir writing prompt.

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