YOUR LIFE STORIES ONLINE
Your Stories Your Way
Your Stories Matter
Let's Make Sure They Last
Every life is filled with moments worth remembering. Some are big, life-changing events. Others are small, everyday experiences that say something important about who we are.
Your Life Stories Online helps you turn those memories into personal stories you can write, record, and share with the people who matter to you.
Start the Process Today
You don't need special writing skills or expensive equipment to preserve your life stories. You just need a place to begin.
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Connecting yesterday's memories with today's tools.
You don't have to be a writer
You don't have to be comfortable with technology
You don't have to figure it all out on your own
Every Life Has A Story Worth Sharing
Think about the stories you remember from your parents, grandparents, friends or people who made a difference in your live.
Perhaps there's a favorite family story you've told dozens of times. Or a photograph that brings back a memory everytime you see it.
Now imagine someone you care about being able to hear that story in your own words. And perhaps even see you telling it - years from now. ——
It's not about writing your entire autobiography or crreating a professional documentary.
It's about choosing the moments that matter and giving them a place where they can be remembered, revisited and shared.
One story at a time.
Three Simple Steps to Bring Your Stories to Life
— your journey in six weeks
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WRITE Your Story
Discover how to turn an ordinary memory into an engaging personal story.
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SAVE Your Story
Give your finished story a place where it can be enjoyed again.
02
RECORD Your Story
Bring your finished story to life by recording it in your own voice.
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SHARE Your Story
Your stories deserve more than a folder where they're forgotten.
There isn't just one reason to preserve or share a personal story
Some people want to leave memories for family. Others want to explore their shared lives as a couple. And some want to use personal storytelling to make meaningful connections through their work
We've created three pathways to help you get started
Your Life Stories Online
Preserve Your Personal and Family Stories
You've lived through experiences that your family and friends may never fully know unless you share them.
Learn to select, write, record and preserve your memories in a collection of short story videos.
Perfect for individuals who want to preserve famiy history, celebrate meaningful experiences or leave a personal record for future generations.
Your Life Stories Together
A Collection of Shared Memories
Every couple has stories of how they met, the adventures they've shared ad the challenges they have overcome.
This special program helps couples explore those memories together while respecting each person's individual voice.
You'll learn how to interview each other, tell your own stories, create shared stories and preserve your experiences in a collection you can enjoy and pass along.
Your Life Stories For Business
Make Your Experience Part of Your Message
People connect with people, not just products and services.
Your personal experiences, the lessons you have learned and the reasons you do what you do can help others understand and connect with your business.
This storytelling pathway is being developed for coaches, educators and small business owners who want to use authentic personal stories to communicate with greater confidence and purpose
Imagine What You Could Create
Picture having a small collection of personal Stories you can share with someone you care about.
Not just words on a page, but stories that carry your voice, personality, expressions and memories.
Short, meaningful personal stories in your own words
Simple Story videos featuring you, your voice and your photographs
A private or shareable collection of video stories
A simple website that brings your stories together
A repeatable process for preserving more memories whenever you are ready
Doing all of this while learning easy and simple ways to work with technology
Is This Program For You
Perhaps you've thought about preserving your memories but never quite known where to begin?
Maybe you started writing a few stories and wondered what to do with them.
Or perhaps the idea of recording yourself on video feels a little uncomfortable
You Are Not Alone
Our programs are designed especially for people who:
Have personal or family stories they want to preserve
Don't consider themselves experienced writers
Would appreciate patient, step by step technology guidance
Want to feel more comfortable speaking or reading on camera
Have photos, recordings or memories waiting to be organized
Enjoy learning alongside others and receiving encouragement
Want to create something meaningful rather than something perfect
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. You don't have to write a book or master a complicated writing style. We'll focus on short meaningful stories told in your natural voice.
We encourage you to try because there is something especially meaningful about letting future viewers see and hear you telling your own story. You will learn about other recording options as well.
We are currently gathering participants for the first coaching groups. Once you have registered for the course you will be invited to select your first coaching session. We recommend that pick a date two weeks after signing up for the program since you immediately receive the first week of videos lessons and worksheets.
That's one of the reasons this program exists. We'll keep the process practical, explain unfamiliar terms, and work through the steps in a friendly manageable way. You only have to learn a small part of what each platform can do. Just enough to complete your projects.
Yes you can enlist support from a family member or friend to help you with different aspects of the course such as physical writing or help with the video recording aspects of the program. It's recommended that you share your finished work with someone you trust before you publish any stories.
No. We'll explore simple recording methods, including using equipment you may already own. All the special computer apps we use in the course have free platforms available.
Not unless you choose an appropriate public sharing option. You wil learn to choose the level of visibility that suits you and your stories.
Yes. In fact when you register for the program you will receive access to the first week's learning materials right away. The remaining lessons will follow on the dates you selected for your coaching group sessions.
That's a wonderful starting point. If you have taken a Guided Autobiography workshop or already have a collections of written stories, you can spend some of the first two weeks of the program developing additional stories.
Having a computer available to you is an important part of the course. But you could take the program if you have a close friend who is available for all the coaching calls and willing to work with you.