Workshop:
Six Conversations for Writing Creative
Journals
“Creating
memories is a priceless gift. Memories will last a lifetime; things only a
short-period of time.”
Alyice Edrich
Family Journal
Vacation Worksheet
- Make a
list of all the Events you
remember that happened. (ex. flat tire)
- People
a. Make a
list of all the people there: family, friends, and strangers that you noticed
for a reason.
b. Next to each name put what was the
distinguishing characteristic of that person at that time. (ex. lady in snack
shack—wild hair) (brother—told new joke every day).
- Describe
the Setting: place, weather,
smells. Be sure to choose specific words rather than generalize. For example, just how cold did it
get at night: chilly or freezing?
- Was
there then, or afterwards, an image or repeated phrase that became a code
for that vacation? One friend shared that this turned into several
favorite reminders for their various adventures.
- What is
your specific emotional connection to this vacation that makes it your
funniest or most embarrassing or….. ?
6.
Write out a rough vignette draft of that vacation.
Action
Steps:
1.
After you’ve put all your thoughts together, make a copy for each person with
you on that trip and give them each your version.
Share: Did any
memory surprise you when you did the worksheet? What made it stand out?
Read deep, marcy
Note:
I found the quotes for this family section at www.wiseoldsayings.com. They had a lot more that you might find
more personal, especially if you are beginning to prepare a memoir, which we
will be examining later in the series.
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