The Journtell Blog
Guides, ideas, and inspiration to help you write and preserve your life story.
A sensitive, practical guide to the questions worth asking your ageing parents. How to approach the conversation, what to ask, and how to preserve the stories that matter most.
Fifty family interview questions designed to draw out real stories, not just facts. Organised by theme, from childhood memories to the moments that shaped a life.
A warm, decade-by-decade collection of life story prompts to help you recall and record your most meaningful memories. From childhood to your sixties and beyond.
Learn how to write your life story step by step. From choosing where to start, to organising your memories, to turning them into a book your family will treasure.
A practical guide to recording your parents' life stories while you still can. Learn the best questions to ask, how to make it feel natural, and what to do with the recordings.
Discover how modern tools make memoir writing effortless. Speak your memories, get polished stories back. No typing, no blank pages, no writing experience needed.
A warm, practical guide to helping your parents preserve their memories. How to bring it up, overcome their resistance, and turn their stories into a book the whole family will treasure.
Decades of research show that telling your life story improves memory, emotional wellbeing, and family resilience. Here is what the science says and why it matters for you.
An ethical will passes on your values and wisdom. A life story book does the same, but with stories, voice, and personality. Here is why you might want both, and which to start with.
You do not need to be a writer to create a life story book. If you can tell a story over tea, you already have the most important skill. Here is how to get started.
Just speak or type your memories. Your Story Team transforms them into a beautifully written life story book.
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