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Should you use AI to write your memoir or life story?
Here’s what to consider before using AI to write your memoir or life story.
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Arnold Papp
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Arnie Papp is the CEO and co-founder of My Stories Matter. Raised in Perth, Australia, he built startup operations across Asia-Pacific, later settled in Silicon Valley, and founded My Stories Matter after realizing how easily family stories and wisdom can be lost.
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Start your memoir+1Additional topics: Life story books
Is my life story interesting enough to write a book?
It’s one of the most common thoughts people have when they consider writing their life story: “Is my life actually interesting enough?”
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How long should a memoir be?
One of the most common questions people ask when thinking about writing their memoir is: “How long should it be?”
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Memoir writing services: What are your options?
The truth is, there are several very different options available, each with its own trade-offs in cost, effort, and quality. Understanding these options is the first step toward choosing the right path for you (or a loved one).
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How to start writing your memoir (even if you don’t know where to begin)
Most people don’t struggle to remember their life, they struggle to know where to start. The truth is, almost everyone feels this way at the beginning. And the good news? You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a simple way to begin.
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Enhancing your life stories: 7 writing tips and techniques
Here are seven techniques that can transform your life stories from simple recollections into engaging narratives.
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Memory & storytelling
7 reasons people don't tell their life stories
If someone in your family is hesitant to tell their story, these are some of the most common reasons why, and how to gently overcome them.
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Memory & storytelling
Aphantasia: What it is, a simple test and surprising benefits
If you're wondering whether you might have aphantasia, here's what it is, how to test for it, and some of the surprising ways it can affect everyday life.
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Life story books
Create a life story book for Father’s Day
If you're looking for a gift that's personal, lasting, and genuinely meaningful, consider helping your dad preserve his stories, experiences, and life lessons in a life story book.
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16 reasons to write your memoir
Your story does not need to be dramatic to matter. It simply needs to be yours. Here are 16 reasons to write your memoir.
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Life story books
Create a life story book for Mother’s Day
If you're looking for something more meaningful, consider giving your mom the opportunity to preserve her stories, memories, and life experiences in a beautiful life story book.
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Memory & storytelling
The top 5 regrets of the dying (and how to avoid them)
While every life is unique, the lessons are surprisingly universal. Here are the five most common regrets people expressed, and what we can learn from them today.
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How to relive memories: 8 ways to reconnect with the past
Whether you're trying to remember a special holiday, reconnect with a loved one, or simply preserve important life experiences, these techniques can help.
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Memory & storytelling
8 creative ways to keep the memory of a loved one alive
Keeping a loved one’s memory alive is about continuing to honour the love, stories, moments, and influence they brought into your life. Here are eight meaningful ways to remember someone special.
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How to write an autobiography: 7 simple steps
You don't need to be famous to write an autobiography. Some of the most meaningful autobiographies are written not for the public, but for children, grandchildren, and loved ones who want to understand the life that came before them.
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Memory & storytelling
Nostalgia goggles: Why we remember the past more fondly than it really was
Most of us have caught ourselves saying something like: "Things were simpler back then." But why does this happen? And is it actually a bad thing?
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Memory & storytelling
The surprising truth about memory and aging
Research suggests that our expectations can have a powerful influence on how well we remember. In some cases, simply believing that memory inevitably declines with age may actually make memory performance worse.
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Memory & storytelling
The Rashomon effect: The different ways an event is remembered
The same event can be remembered in different ways by different people. Each version may contain truth, but each is shaped by perspective, emotion, personality, and time. This is known as the Rashomon Effect.
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