Though setting out to write your life story can be intimidating, all you really need is the ability to remember and have the desire to share your story, says personal historian Lois Sunrich of StoryArts Inc., in North County.
Memories come from music, jokes, recipes, China patterns, and even cars and tractors.
Let your memories inspire you. Organize your mementos and put them where you can see them while doing this project. You can even turn an old wedding gown into a cover for your book. Sometimes, a single photo and one letter are enough to tell the story you want to tell. Or a collage of photos and memorabilia might do the trick.