Start (and finish) writing your life stories in 12 parts.
Simply. Memorably.
Welcome to 12 Stories.
Who was your first love?
What’s a place that holds special meaning for you?
Who’s a family member you wish you could have met?
Whether you’re 25, 65 or 105 years old, your life stories — good, bad, funny, and sad — are the evidence of a unique life.
And it’s only by sharing those stories that others have the chance to truly know and understand you.
Do you want:
- to create a beautiful easy-to-share keepsake for yourself or your special people?
- to record your life experiences (but feel overwhelmed by how to start and what to include)?
- to encourage an ageing family member to set down their memories before it’s too late?
- a mindful method to reconnect with all that has shaped you?
Whether it’s creating life stories for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, you’re in the right place.
12 Stories is a simple 12-week project designed to make writing your life stories enjoyable and achievable. At the end of that time, you’ll have a precious collection of 12 stories.
The stories of you.
Share your stories beautifully
Benefits:
- achievable week-by-week format (across 12 weeks)
- receive a beautifully collated digital booklet of your 12 Stories at no extra cost, ready to share with family and friends at project's end
- easy-to-use, engaging support materials
- spark memories of your life (even some you thought you’d forgotten!)
- guided, but not prescriptive – you choose what, when and where you write
- do it electronically, by hand, or even by speaking/transcription
- do it for yourself or as a gift for a special friend or family member
- happy you – finally, all those wonderful stories are out of your head in a simple, structured way
- happy family – no more pestering from family for your stories (be warned though – it’s likely they’ll want to know even more! This project is a great conversation starter!)
How it works
Each week:
Receive weekly email
Receive 'Writing Kit' - with the topic for the week and all support resources.
Brainstorm ideas
Use 'Prompts' to brainstorm possible writing ideas for the topic. Choose the idea you like best.
Write your story
Use the chosen idea, write in detail (guided by example/s, sentence starters and practical tips).
Source photos
Choose and scan photo/s to act as visual support to the story you've written.
Save and repeat
Save your work (and get excited for next week's topic). Repeat each week for 12 weeks.
After 12 weeks:
collate and share your 12 Stories
At the end of the 12 weeks, use the ‘Guide to Collating and Publishing’ to decide on how you’ll share your ‘12 Stories’ collection, including access to our FREE digital booklet collation service.
As a sneak peek, weekly topics include:
Week 1 - Time, Week 2 - Place, and Week 6 - Childhood
(just 3 of the 12 – we've carefully curated the topics to ensure you have the chance to reflect on all aspects of your life across the 12 categories).
It’s up to you when you write and, if you fall behind (life isn’t always predictable!), just revisit the materials when it suits. You have lifetime access!
What’s included in each week’s Writing Kit?
- Focus topic for the week
- Prompts (20 prompts per topic to spark memories – that’s 240 throughout the project!)
- Brainstorm template
- Writing examples
- Structure Guide
- Sentence Starters
- Write Your Story template
Additionally, you’ll receive:
- Access to our FREE digital booklet collation service
- Guide to Writing – Practical Tips for writing success
- Guide to Collating and Publishing of your completed collection of 12 stories
- Calendar Planner to track your progress and stay organised
- Lifetime access to all project materials
- Exclusive membership to the 12 Stories Facebook Group
- A special bonus at the end of your 12 week project
- Love it (or let us know) guarantee – we offer a 100% refund if you decide the project isn’t for you
