Writing a sixword memoir In order to narrow

Start with a list List as many words as you can about yourself –

My list I am: wife, mother, teacher, reader, writer, photographer, poet, naïve, ideological dreamer,

Now, circle the two or three words that stand out for you, the ones

Pick one item and freewrite about it. That means you just start writing about

My freewrite I am a water baby. I was born on a small island

Synthesize Now that you have a sense of your topic, synthesize it into a

My phrase. . . My inspiration disintegrates without experiencing nature.

Now it’s your turn. 1. Create a “you” list – fill the page. 2.

Upload the phrase into the assignment link.

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Writing a six-word memoir In order to narrow down a life into six words, you need to begin with many. Follow along, and then complete this in your journal.

Start with a list List as many words as you can about yourself – things you do, things you like, feelings you have. Don’t edit, cross out, change, or rewrite anything. Don’t worry about spelling – just write. You are going for quantity, so write as much as you can in about three minutes.

My list I am: wife, mother, teacher, reader, writer, photographer, poet, naïve, ideological dreamer, happy camper, accepting, patient, encouraging Lover of: ocean, flowers, faeries, fantasy, France, laughter, music, spirituality, curiosity, technology, Audrey Hepburn, Jane Austin, Saturday mornings, dancing, hiking, sunrises, moonlight, puppies, chocolate, pink, roses, mythology

Now, circle the two or three words that stand out for you, the ones that you could say more about.

Pick one item and freewrite about it. That means you just start writing about that idea, object, role, or event. The only rule is don’t stop writing for at least two minutes. Whatever comes to mind is fair game. poet

My freewrite I am a water baby. I was born on a small island of the Gulf Coast and lived near the ocean until I moved here in 1997. My family farms. In warmer climates like Texas and California, you can grow something pretty much year around. These two elements of my life greatly influence my writing. I find that in the winter months, my writing life is as barren as the landscape. I need the serenity and inspiration of the garden, the forest, or the sea.

Synthesize Now that you have a sense of your topic, synthesize it into a phrase that captures the essence of what your topic means to you. My topic is “poet. ” My idea is the source of inspiration for my writing.

My phrase. . . My inspiration disintegrates without experiencing nature.

Now it’s your turn. 1. Create a “you” list – fill the page. 2. Pick 2 – 3 items that inspire you to say more. 3. From those items you circled, select one. 4. Freewrite about it for at least two minutes. 5. Develop a 6 -word phrase that captures a sense of your writing. .

Upload the phrase into the assignment link.