Through a series of interviews, I will get to know you by providing questions and prompts that will be used to write the story of your life. Think of it as a virtual coffee session where we write your memoir together.
When you tell your story, you're gaining clarity.
In examining the life events that shaped who you are, you gain a deeper understanding of your core values and priorites. You become empowered to shape your story – as you’re still living it – and create a legacy you feel good about.
Even if you grew up in the same hometown, you have still taken paths that have made your journey unique to who you are. Through the power of writing, you begin to identity the themes in your life and make sense of what you’ve lived.
When you tell your story, you’re passing down the record of how you came to be who you are.
In doing so, you’re giving future generations the gift of your history, messages, philosophies, wisdom, and lessons.
Writing your story enables you to leave a legacy for your children or grandchildren – friends and loved ones. An intimate record shares the essence of who you are and were long after you’re gone.
"We are important and our lives are important, magnificent really, and their details are worthy to be recorded. We were here; we are human beings; this is how we lived."
Natalie Goldberg
Why else should I tell my story?
This is more than just an endeavor for the future or a pleasant way of passing the time. Research also indicates that this process reduces anxiety and depression while increasing self-esteem.
Hi, I'm Niki.
I’ve always been a writer: fiction, copywriting, advertising, blog posts…you name it. Currently, I write and edit professionally in addition to my other endeavors.
And I’ve always been a listener. People have noted that I’m more interested in asking others questions about themselves rather than talking about myself. I’m fascinated by people. I have a keen desire to understand: about the person, about whatever situation they’re going through, and how everything fits together.
Truly, hearing about “palliative care biographers” is one of the main factors that set me on the path to death work. I think it’s one of the coolest things ever, except it’s not that widespread.
Honestly, I’ve harbored hopes of bringing this biography practice into popularity here in America. This practice is incredibly close to my heart. The very act of telling a story – not just any story, the written, lived experience of another human being – and placing it into a physical, printed book is fascinating to me. It’s the act of transforming the intangible to the tangible. And using it as a therapeutic method no less!