Writing Your Life Story: Get Started with this Exercise

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025

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  • @chonigyalpo427
    @chonigyalpo427 4 года назад +95

    Born in poor family , we had no money to go to school when I was little. From childhood until 16 I was abused, tortured and suffered so much. When I was 18 I became a refugee. Escaped from home crossed Himalayan snow mountains walked for three full months looking for educational opportunity in India. I have gone through homelessness, begging foods, hungry, slept streets with cows. Finally be able to get into a school started to learn English. Traveling to Europe and United State for more educational opportunities. I met my wonderful wife at Time Square, Manhattan New York. Now we have two beautiful children. I should write a book.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  4 года назад +9

      Agreed. Thank you for sharing!

    • @elixerbane
      @elixerbane Год назад +3

      Dude amazing
      Can we able to talk or some way to connect
      I love people who respect life

    • @tinamcbride1736
      @tinamcbride1736 10 месяцев назад +6

      @chonigyalpo427 be very careful who and how you talk to people because there are many people out there who will steal your story or intellectual content. I am just a simple country girl who found this out the hard way. Good Luck. I am about to embark on the journey. God bless You for it sounds like He already has!!

    • @PrettyWhiteLady
      @PrettyWhiteLady 9 месяцев назад +1

      PLEASE write your book! I want to read this incredible love story of perseverance and heroics!!

    • @Triplediamondsoap
      @Triplediamondsoap 8 месяцев назад +2

      Perfect. Please, write a book

  • @opiocharlesepila1509
    @opiocharlesepila1509 2 года назад +22

    I'm 79 years old. I loved your video. I'm starting the exercise right now.

    • @georgiafrancis9059
      @georgiafrancis9059 Год назад +1

      I wish you all the luck and love with your story, may you have much success with what you decide to share with the rest of the world. Just sit down and write it, now, not tomorrow, right this second......even though this was 1 years ago......let me know if you got it done and the title so I can find it and read it. Thank you for sharing.

    • @georgiafrancis9059
      @georgiafrancis9059 Год назад +2

      And now you are 80 so I hope you did it!!!

  • @kristinak1972
    @kristinak1972 Год назад +24

    I had an amazing breakthrough and spiritual awakening experience when I wrote my story down. It was merely for my own pattern recognition not to publish or share. It was buried deep within the bowels of my sub-conscious mind. It truly is healing to release it all from our cells. I am considering making it into several memoirs as it covers many topics and I doubt anyone is going to want to read an autobiography of someone who is not famous anyway. I have applied some of it on various platforms. The day a very distraught woman told me my story helped her make an important decision in her life literally brought me to tears. I hope to inspire others through my words.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  Год назад +1

      Thanks so wonderful that you've already been able to help others with your story! Memoirs are definitely more marketable thank autobiographies for the most people.

    • @KimberlyClemmer
      @KimberlyClemmer Год назад +1

      Good for you. There is a lot of healing in remembering our lives, the good, as well as the bad, and then releasing it. Your never know who you could help.

  • @Msfruity44
    @Msfruity44 3 года назад +82

    There’s so much sadness in my story! However, I’ve done and am continuing the work of healing! ❤️ Overcoming childhood trauma’s such as abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, being pushed out of a second story window.... etc
    Now, I want to share my story to help others overcome!❤️
    Thank you so very much for your advice! I so appreciate your content!🌺🌺🌺

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  3 года назад +7

      Thank you so much for watching the video ❤️ I wish you all the best going forward ❤️

    • @hippieluv81
      @hippieluv81 3 года назад +6

      You and I have a lot in common!! I'm starting to write my story and there's a lot of sad moments in mine as well, lot of childhood abuse a lot of trauma domestic violence, losing loved ones.... But also a lot of really beautiful moments. I think I'm ready to tell it

    • @bashaletsididi3409
      @bashaletsididi3409 3 года назад +3

      My story also has a lot of sadness and i normally say darkness too, I experienced most of the sadness in adulthood, and I want to share this to empower others that might be in the same kind of boat and heal in the process. I have already scripted and doing a crush course bro help me do this.

    • @shreyarth949
      @shreyarth949 3 года назад +2

      Can u pls share ur story with me

    • @marielena789
      @marielena789 2 года назад +1

      Wow 🤩 I’m going through the same!! Trying to figure out where to start etc…. Smh 🤦‍♀️

  • @pacman0_0
    @pacman0_0 2 года назад +19

    I have been thinking about writing my story for the past 10 years but I was always blocked by the fear to be not interesting or worth it and where even to start. I had a difficult childhood and growing older, gaining more life experience is urging me to maybe share my story one day and maybe even help inspire maybe just a handful of people. Your tips helped me to sort myself out and start somewhere - 100 moments of my life that i want to share really motivated me to start and I am surprised by the amount of people who may share the same fears and blockers of writing your life story. Now I realized even if I can touch just a single soul and inspire them, i would feel fulfilled and it helps to work through my past. Thank you for sharing this pro tips and your inspiring energy.

  • @stargirlswaggar
    @stargirlswaggar 2 года назад +40

    I can’t tell you how grateful I am to find you. I am dying to share my story and I recently found out I was born with brain damage that affects me more as an adult now. Great! Makes it more challenging. Through the tears and sadness in most memories, it’s going to free me. I feel it. I only hope it helps someone else.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  2 года назад +4

      And that's why we write! To help others and to help ourselves work through personal challenges.

    • @sandraestrada3295
      @sandraestrada3295 Год назад +1

      it helps me similarly finding out i am autistic and making sense of my whole life not knowing i was struggling with autism.

    • @lucyortiz3277
      @lucyortiz3277 Год назад +1

      I am so happy to get to see your video

    • @lucyortiz3277
      @lucyortiz3277 Год назад +1

      Your give me a good idea

    • @lucyortiz3277
      @lucyortiz3277 Год назад +2

      How to wirte my on story about me we I was 13 year old and I was ripe by a man

  • @Ashley-xb1dz
    @Ashley-xb1dz Год назад +9

    I'm glad you mentioned the shameful part, I feel like so much of my life is sad and I've felt too shameful to share, on the other hand I wish I knew more people like me because I would understand what they have gone through and I can help them through it. I had been on the fence about sharing these stories because I'm very sure a lot of people would be upset about me calling them out on how I was treated or shocked I went through so much because I don't appear too but I'm glad you said those stories were worth talking about.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  Год назад

      💜 You are not alone Ashley. Sharing your story can help others as well as promote your own healing.

    • @KimberlyClemmer
      @KimberlyClemmer Год назад +1

      Hey Ashley! You are not alone as much of my life from the time I was born until 33 years old is so full of sadness, trauma, abuse, neglect, regret and shame. God has given me the strength, love, dicipline and courage to turn my life around and I'm so grateful. I would love to tell my story. It has been tugging at me for several years now. I have so much jotted down. If I could only help one person or inspire a light in someone the awful things I went through will have purpose. What I am starting to realize is we should never be afraid to speak up and speak out. We just never know who is meant to be listening. Give it a shot.

  • @debbyblettner408
    @debbyblettner408 5 лет назад +49

    Kelly, I am addicted to your enthusiasm. Yes, I will do the 100 Moment Exercise with joy!

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  5 лет назад +3

      Debby, we are so happy you are finding the videos encouraging! The exercise is SUPER fun and reflective! Let us know how it goes!

    • @debbyblettner408
      @debbyblettner408 5 лет назад +4

      @@knliteraryarts I did it Kelly! it took me a bit to make the time for it and it was a bit surprising. I wrote for 10 mins and took a break. All of the memories were positive. Then I got stuck. I decided a few less joyful moments could get me started again, racing against time, but all of the remaining 20 minutes were consumed by painful memories. The very next day I attended a Health Presentation. The speaker's words spoke to me to this effect: Happiness is fleeting, so catch it while it lasts. I decided I would celebrate every time I wrote through a difficult memory for my book. Yes, I chose the memories that leaped out energetically and will add them when I get stuck, as right now I am on a flow. Such a good, helpful suggestion and much appreciated.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  5 лет назад +2

      @@debbyblettner408 your experience with the exercise sounds so great! What a great way to keep moving by rewarding yourself for digging into the emotionally difficult memories! Keep the flow going in whatever way you are able to work through it!

    • @debbyblettner408
      @debbyblettner408 5 лет назад +1

      @@knliteraryarts Will do Kelly. Now that I have started and seen the results, I will see it through, no matter what it takes. Thanks so much.

  • @SBell-wi5gi
    @SBell-wi5gi 3 года назад +9

    My 100 memories quickly turned into 1000! I was so intimidated by writing my memoir, but this got my juices flowing and give me hope
    thank you❤
    Now I feel like I can do it🦸🏿‍♀️

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  3 года назад +1

      Yes, you can! Wishing you all the best! 💕

  • @deniseclarke8580
    @deniseclarke8580 Год назад +4

    I came across your video by chance and wow how grateful and excited I am. I am nearing retirement and whilst I don't want to publish a book I want to write a biography of who I am, my life and who I have become in this important phase of my life. This will be left in a special place for my family to read when I am no longer on this earth, so my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will know the real me. Thank you so much I cannot wait to begin xx

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  Год назад

      What a wonderful project that will be cherished by your family!

    • @angelikautz9847
      @angelikautz9847 Год назад

      That is my goal as well.❤️

  • @adamtexhill2400
    @adamtexhill2400 4 года назад +25

    Thank you so much for this! I have been a writer most of my life but I put it on the back burner when I started working full time. Being quarantined has given me the opportunity to re-explore that side of myself. This is a great start!

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  4 года назад +1

      You are so welcome. This quarantine time can really be used to refocus! I'm glad this has inspired you to spark that writing fire again.

  • @shonarobinson9914
    @shonarobinson9914 3 года назад +5

    At the mere thought of doing this exercise, I began to cry. Convinced that my terribly traumatic childhood would only incite sad and lonely memories. I was able to complete what I thought would be an impossible exercise, in 23 minutes. And I was surprised that many memories were of the ones that carried me through that childhood. Forgotten memories. Good, beautiful memories. They don't seem so insignificant anymore. Thank you for sharing this :)

    • @Ashley-xb1dz
      @Ashley-xb1dz Год назад

      I completely understand this, I went through a lot of grief and frustration that will forever change my life and thinking about writing had me shut down for almost two years now because I couldn't deal with what I went through and have to live with. I still wrote... But it sorta just in the form of letters and wrote during the event because I was very numb at the time and thinking about telling others brings me a lot of shame. Even thinking about writing about it still makes me start crying because it's not something solvable, as many things in life are not. I just feel like every year is a new type of grief I didn't realize I would have to live with. Sadly my good memories are so rare, but I'm trying hard to improve that and I want that to be my story, not what I carry with me but what I chose to do in my circumstances.

  • @JeanieMoJenkus60
    @JeanieMoJenkus60 Год назад +2

    I wrote in my journal from 1-100. I actually had a memory come up from when I was four years old, it works, thank you.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  Год назад

      Amazing! Good work! Thank you for sharing your experience. 💖

  • @sharonnesbit-davis5264
    @sharonnesbit-davis5264 3 года назад +4

    Yes, I have done a similar exercise-but not with a specific number. It was a timed exercise-20 minutes to write "life moments" and then go back over the list to see what "scratches" at you. Then use that for a "Free Write" in which first, before picking up your pen, you walk into the moment and use all the senses...what do you see, hear, touch, taste, smell...go through that process 2-3 times, then write the story using first person, present tense.

  • @lindalowell676
    @lindalowell676 4 года назад +3

    Kelly thank you for all the help you have given to me. I am as a joke 27 just turn it around and you will know how many years of mountains and valleys I have gone through. People are always telling me I should write my life story, but to me it's just life. We laugh and we cry, but I didn't know where or how to start. So thank you for your help.

  • @maypap13
    @maypap13 4 года назад +4

    This exercise is so wonderful. Thank you so much for bringing your light to RUclips. This helped me so much.

  • @chiomaudeh6954
    @chiomaudeh6954 3 года назад +2

    I understand that this video was two years ago, but after watching it today, I felt encouraged and confident to write my life story. The 100 points memoir helped a lot. Thank you so very much for these hints. Be blessed💕

  • @donaldaribam
    @donaldaribam 4 года назад +14

    I actually have a dedicated notebook where I note down every event from my life either in a single word or a couple of words the moment the memories cross my thoughts then and there, be it in the middle of the night or whenever. I have been doing that for quite a while now and I’ve only come across this video today and I just want to put it out there for aspiring writers just like myself that this practice has been helping me in two ways-
    1. I don’t ever have to deal with the frustration of trying to remember something the next day after the memory has completely faded away, &
    2. Instead of having to not use a whole section of meticulously written prose when you decide at a later stage that it doesn’t contribute to the story, you’d have already picked the best story events before you started writing. There are tons of events that I noted down rather enthusiastically at the time it came to mind but I’ve had to strike off eventually.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  4 года назад +2

      Such a great practice! Even a couple of words can help you pull that memory back up later if you have to revisit it at a later time. So smart! Thank you for sharing.

  • @ageek522
    @ageek522 4 года назад +3

    This is exactly what I was looking for and needed, so much thanks! Since I was a teen, I've been told by my friends to write my story. My sons have been encouraging me to do the same for years. This extra time that many of us have just feels like an opportunity. You are an excellent instructor and your excitement is contagious. Thanks again, Angie

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  4 года назад

      Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so happy to help along your writing journey. What a great outlook you have for using this crazy time for something special for you and inspiring to others. Please keep us updated on how your story comes along!

  • @lindismith4349
    @lindismith4349 4 года назад +1

    Hey Kelly. I haven't ever even considered most of this. I started writing a book about my life approximately 12 years ago. Its one of those things that I have always felt pulled to do, like I have so much to say. I've put this "book" back on the shelf so many times. Many things had happened. Struggling with addiction,losing my children, finding sobriety, reuniting with my children, losing my husband to an overdose(my kids father) So many things that now looking back, would probably help so many people. I've decided to really buckle down and work on this and have found your videos and advice absolutely invaluable. Thank you so very much!!

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  4 года назад

      Thanks for sharing. You have such an important message to give to the world, and tremendous wisdom! We are so thrilled to hear that the videos have been valuable and cannot wait to hear how your writing journey continues.

  • @soulwisdom111
    @soulwisdom111 9 месяцев назад +3

    Hi I’ve just found you I was looking for help as to how to write my story. I’m 74 and I’m an energy healer, several people have said I should write my story, my answer until recently was why would people want to read this. Now I realise that you know even if it helps one person then I’ve helped one person. Some years ago I started my healing journey and I’m so grateful to have survived and so much more.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks you for sharing! We're glad you're feeling inspired to write your story.

  • @sabrinasamuel7128
    @sabrinasamuel7128 4 года назад +14

    I've listened to this twice. Making meaning = writing stories

  • @bushwickbaby
    @bushwickbaby 4 года назад +4

    OMG!! This writing exercise reminds me of being in the 6th grade and my English teacher would give a "Daily Sentence" and the class had to write a story based on the theme of the Daily Sentence. It was such a fun writing exercise. This has been so great for helping me tap into the ol' memory vault. Thanks so much!

  • @johnharoldmoore
    @johnharoldmoore 5 лет назад +18

    I'm still laughing at the egg story when you said, "That didn't go so well." Thank you for this tip. I'm going to do it today! Bless you for all the great information you share so generously in these videos!

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  5 лет назад

      John, we hope you enjoy doing the exercise! Its a laugh and cry and SUPER reflective experience. Let us know how it goes! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @42gailb
    @42gailb 11 месяцев назад

    My name is Willie Bailey. My wife saw your RUclips and shared it with me . I'm so inspired and motivated. I'm been procrastinating for a long time. Thank you . 😊😊

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for commenting! We're so glad to inspire and motivate you.

  • @marvamason
    @marvamason 4 года назад +17

    Thank you for this video. Wonderful information. I can’t wait to get started writing my 100 moments. What I’m currently working on is a story about my grandmother based upon the multitudes of cassette tapes of all of her old stories she left me at my request. She had such and inquisitive and curious life being born in 1901. I can apply this as well to what I’m working on about her.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  4 года назад +5

      This sounds like such a great story to tell! I'm so glad the exercise was helpful.

    • @watchiman1
      @watchiman1 4 года назад

      Send me a copy when its done ur so lucky to have her tapes! Best writing wishes

    • @CJ-nz8it
      @CJ-nz8it 3 года назад +1

      Is there an update on your grandma's story? It sounds so interesting would love to proof read anything youve written....

    • @christineczyryca5820
      @christineczyryca5820 2 года назад +1

      I'm doing the same but it's about my mom.

  • @batsui7005
    @batsui7005 4 года назад

    I get the fact not everything is for everyone, but this video does NOT deserve a thumbs down, in any way, shape or form. It is SO helpful, and has given me the exact tool I’ve been looking for to start writing my story. I Thank you with all my heart for this gift.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  4 года назад

      Thanks so much for watching. We're glad the video was helpful! Best of luck on your writing journey.

  • @pausesiponder
    @pausesiponder 4 года назад +1

    You're wonderful Kelly. I'm 21, who had to grow up fast and got hit with life at a young age. I've felt compelled to share my story with the world and this video got my excited for it.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  3 года назад

      Wishing you all the best on your writing journey 💕

  • @andrearamirez81
    @andrearamirez81 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this video, I have been procrastinating about this journey of writing my book I have started a thousand times but never gone through. This video along gave me no only the confidence but multiple book ideas 💡

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  2 года назад

      That's so great to hear, Andrea! Getting started can be a little daunting, but exercises like these can really help with getting the creativity flowing.

  • @marktoussaint3028
    @marktoussaint3028 Год назад +4

    I’m very excited to tell my life story. ❤

  • @monicarmn
    @monicarmn Год назад +3

    This exercise is sorta therapeutic! Even if I wasn't interested in writing a book, I would do this exercise simply because it's relaxing and nostalgic.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  Год назад +3

      We're so glad you enjoyed it! It absolutely can be therapeutic.

  • @LifeandHope-e1u
    @LifeandHope-e1u Месяц назад

    Thank you, Kelly, for such a helpful exercise! I tried the '100 Moments Exercise' and realized there are so many memories I hadn’t thought of as significant, but writing them down brought up strong emotions. Writing by hand really helped me connect more deeply with moments from my past. This exercise not only sparked forgotten memories but also clarified the stories I want to tell. It felt like unlocking a treasure chest of my own life! I’m looking forward to learning more exercises like this from you. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us to write!

  • @divinenisut6441
    @divinenisut6441 Год назад +3

    Hi Kelly! This was such a great exercise idea!! I’ve been struggling to write my first novel but the tips you give is extremely helpful for me. Thanks so muchQQ❤❤❤

  • @debbiedetzel397
    @debbiedetzel397 Год назад

    Thank you for helping me get started. I survived a ruptured brain aneurysm. After brain surgery I remembered so much about my life.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  Год назад

      Thank you for sharing! We're so glad this is helping you get started with telling your story.

  • @preemelice5604
    @preemelice5604 3 месяца назад

    This is such a great idea. All these memories are in my head and I’m such a procrastinator and I get distracted easily so if I set the timer I won’t be overwhelmed with writing the whole book just those key memories and go from there! Thnx for this! Truly awesome!

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  3 месяца назад

      So glad it was helpful for you! You can do this!

  • @hope.wellness.coachirisj
    @hope.wellness.coachirisj 4 года назад

    Kelly, thank you so much for this exercise. While watching your video I laughed, shook my head in agreement and I also broke down and cried like a child. Only recently have I become brave enough to follow through on what my soul has been nudging me to do for over 10 years now. I stumbled upon your video as i practice with personal growth and my writing everyday. Your energy was the source of magic for me to push out that part of my story that i have been holding onto. Again, sincerely grateful for finding your videos and energy that you are sharing with those of us out here with a desire to share our story.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  4 года назад +1

      Ahh, thank you so much for your kind comments. I'm so happy to help in any way that I can! It's great to hear that you're listening to the calling within to get your story down on the page. This exercise can really stir up some strong emotions and help unlock some good content. Let us know how your writing journey continues!

    • @hope.wellness.coachirisj
      @hope.wellness.coachirisj 4 года назад

      kn literary I most definitely will be in touch. ✍🏽

  • @bernicevenable8885
    @bernicevenable8885 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for these tips on finding a Literary Agent. As others have said your enthusiasm is contagious! You are keeping us on target!

  • @CarolynsLoveRickshaw
    @CarolynsLoveRickshaw 4 года назад +3

    You’re energy is wonderful and your advice is clear and simple. Thank you for this blessing of helpful information. 🙏🏽💖😇 You’re an angel in the form of an editor!

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  4 года назад

      Aww thanks for your kind comment! I'm so happy to help along your writing journey.

  • @erikawelcometomywonderfulw4276
    @erikawelcometomywonderfulw4276 Год назад +3

    I love your energy! Thank you for sharing I love it ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @timothyjohns3221
    @timothyjohns3221 3 года назад +5

    This exercise helped me realize that I need to slightly shift the focus of my memoir. I was originally going to just write about being transgender, but I realized through writing this list that my journey of self-discovery in gender identity, sexuality, and even religious faith are all intertwined, and to try and separate them just doesn't do them justice. So I suppose I should say thank you! Thank you for helping me realize what my memoir is truly about!

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  3 года назад

      You're very welcome, Timothy! Wishing you all the best on your writing journey!

  • @Sindollx666x
    @Sindollx666x 4 года назад +1

    Your Elvis memory reminded me of not Ritchie Valens obsession at 8 yrs old. But it was really a Lou Diamond Phillips obsession, & La Bamba. Though I do quite enjoy Ritchie.
    It lead me to learn my hispanic grandfathers second wife actually knew him, grew up in the same town and dated his cousin!
    I also followed LDP on Twitter and he has responded to me multiple times which really gave me serious butterflies!

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  4 года назад

      Thanks for sharing. What a crazy connection you ended up finding. That's great!

  • @XxSEETH3RxX
    @XxSEETH3RxX 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm a screenwriter(not a pro but for the past three years)and this is also helpful for that as well. But aside that I've wanted to write a memoir for several years and have procrastinated far too long. So now I feel it's time. This is a great exercise for whatever you're writing. Thank you.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for commenting!

    • @lo7892
      @lo7892 8 месяцев назад +1

      Have you started??

    • @XxSEETH3RxX
      @XxSEETH3RxX 8 месяцев назад

      @@lo7892 I have. Yes

  • @geraldinekittelson878
    @geraldinekittelson878 2 года назад +1

    Everything that you explained is what I have been wanted to know. I am very excited to start. Thank you for your experience and time to share your professional and expertise.

  • @comfortkonfor-empowermentt3135

    This is very helpful. I am already almost very sure of what I want to put down. I started writing my story about 7 years ago, stopped at some point and even lost it to my old computer. I am happy to restart using your helpful tips. Thanks a million.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  Год назад

      You got this! We so glad this video was helpful.

  • @cherylmckenzie410
    @cherylmckenzie410 3 года назад +1

    Kelly, thank you for the information. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Looking forward to connecting with you.

  • @lo7892
    @lo7892 8 месяцев назад

    Im totally ignorant to writing a book but i have a very interesting life and story. Im 46 now and its time to take these steps. You are amazing and absolutely gorgeous. Blessed.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  8 месяцев назад

      We're so glad you're ready to share your story!

  • @ElizabethNyakong
    @ElizabethNyakong 2 месяца назад

    I have been thinking about writing my story for the past 2 years . I love your video, and I am starting the exercise right now

  • @mohammadholilsmith3556
    @mohammadholilsmith3556 3 года назад

    Oh my…. Your 100 moment exercises helped me remember that there are countless genuine simple moments in my life that became pivotal and detrimental to my being. Thank you for sharing your exercises

  • @divencidiaries9160
    @divencidiaries9160 3 года назад +1

    I am starting this exercise while listening to you. I hope this will help me on my journey of writing. Thank you. Happy New year

  • @MackemdownsouthF.T.M
    @MackemdownsouthF.T.M Год назад +1

    simplicity, my mind doesn't always work this way so thank you 🙌

  • @lisamarcopastranbinger5438
    @lisamarcopastranbinger5438 4 года назад +3

    I have started my 100 memory list. Its already gotten emorional .. bringing out out more memories deep inside forgotten

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  4 года назад

      I'm so glad to hear that the exercise is bringing up some memories for you. These will be important to your story whether you use them all or not. Congrats on getting through the process of discovery!

  • @RettaNRatchetRecover
    @RettaNRatchetRecover 6 месяцев назад +1

    I really want to write my story with overcoming addiction and creating a life I love 😊❤

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  6 месяцев назад

      Wonderful! We hope this exercise helps you get started. ✍️

  • @jeromebrown6626
    @jeromebrown6626 Год назад

    Today I learned or remembered that I am one year older than I thought I was. I had always kept a journal, but NOW I feel that I have less time. Much to do. Thanks for getting me started. 😊

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  Год назад

      We're so glad to help you take your first steps toward telling your story.

  • @antoinemitchell8311
    @antoinemitchell8311 3 года назад

    I am so grateful that i clicked on to this video, I am a ready for this journey in my life just never knew how to get started. Thank you

  • @mechotemcdowell7708
    @mechotemcdowell7708 2 года назад +1

    It was very helpful it helped get things started I didn't know where to begin

  • @timothywright3031
    @timothywright3031 6 месяцев назад

    I did this exercise just now. It took me an hour. It was hard to think of what to write, but I did it. I know it's stream of consciousness, but I still got hung up on thinking of what to write. I'm glad I did it, though. It sure stirred up some memories, both good and bad, and sure enough, there was some stuff I was hesitant to write. Thank you for this video! I definitely want to write something. Writing a memoir is something I want to do, among other things. It's hard to write, but I think I am enjoying the struggle of turning the gears in my brain to get thoughts out and onto paper. And I do like writing with pen and paper. Exercises like this are great!

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  6 месяцев назад

      That's wonderful! We're so glad you took this first step toward a memoir!

  • @nataliebrooks2338
    @nataliebrooks2338 2 года назад

    Thank you so much! I found your video on Omega Institute's course series. I just watched it and I am grateful I found it. For years I have been thinking about where to start. There are so many "moments" in my head that overwhelm me and I haven't known where to start so those moments just swirl around like a carnival in my head! As the years have gone by, the carnival has grown noisier and more urgent. Just hearing about this exercise has given me motivation to just start! Thank you!

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  2 года назад +1

      We're so glad it was helpful! Happy writing!✏️

    • @emmanuelawosusi2365
      @emmanuelawosusi2365 2 года назад

      @@knliteraryarts thanks I want to write a memoir or autobiography about being prematurely born kid growing up with a Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)

  • @caleshascorner8793
    @caleshascorner8793 3 года назад +1

    I'm so happy I found you. These videos are exactly what I needed to continue. Thank you for doing g this for us I am truly grateful

  • @pamelapurcell8574
    @pamelapurcell8574 2 года назад

    Infinite LOVE, & Infinite Gratitude.🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏🕊🙏

  • @saheliray20
    @saheliray20 3 года назад

    Hello 😊 This is just the thing I needed to get myself back on track with respect to writing. I used to write regularly in my teens and undergrad days - mostly it was daily journaling, and sometimes stories, poems, short scribbled lines.
    But my early 20s saw me putting a stop to writing - higher education, job search, settling in - all of that caused me to stash my creative self on a high shelf. In my late 20s now, and I realize that I am not as happy as I used to be when I used to write.
    And this video of yours is just the ladder I needed to reach back up to the high shelves, dust my creativity and set paper to fire with the pen! Would be lovely if I get to know of a series of such videos of yours helping writers step by step.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  3 года назад

      Hi Saheli! Wishing you all the best on your writing journey 💕 I encourage you to visit our blog to help you along the way! knliterary.com/blog

  • @lookingglass4169
    @lookingglass4169 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for this. Yes, I was scared to start, but I found this video after I'd started writing scene ideas onto sticky notes. This just pushed me into high gear by making it faster and less labored. The two step process - listing, then picking some to flesh out - might be enough to get me unstuck.

  • @BMSConnection1959
    @BMSConnection1959 2 года назад

    Thank you. Awesome video and easy start. I always wanted to write books specially my own life story. I love to write story about my mum who is the most extraordinary person I ever know. May be about mum and me. I came from a long way and I have many true stories that can really inspire people. Starting from my childhood, teens, and adulthood and great smuggle from border to border with no money and passport just to survive.
    I'm going to start using your practice. I'm not good at typing but I always write in journal with my hand. I'm Journaling for decades. Love to hear some words of encouragement to write books with success.
    Thank you again

  • @toutounoulash
    @toutounoulash 7 месяцев назад

    I have been trying to write my life book for ever I feel overwhelmed every time I start thinking about it - thank you for your video

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  7 месяцев назад

      You're so welcome! A outline and working with a book coach can also be helpful when you're ready. You can do it.

  • @asmrcreative2636
    @asmrcreative2636 Год назад

    This has made an immediate difference for me!! I have finally started writing because of this exercise!

  • @tanyadormanlauner9530
    @tanyadormanlauner9530 3 года назад

    Kelly, I am in a rebranding phase with my business. My love for history and design has inspired me to develop a specific niche with my interior design service by incorporating a client's biography with their living space. In doing so, I thought it best to start writing my own autobiography. I am thrilled to start my first steps with this exersice you are sharing. Thanks for the video!!!

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  3 года назад

      You're very welcome, Tanya!! I wish you the best!

  • @ayeshadequeiroz4857
    @ayeshadequeiroz4857 3 года назад

    This is my first step in figuring out how to structure ideas and memories, as well as my time. All good ideas that I can manage as a place to start, thank you.

  • @mellamohazy
    @mellamohazy 2 года назад +1

    Thank You

  • @debracarson7308
    @debracarson7308 4 года назад

    up until this moment ive only thought about writing my life story but your excitement about writiing really pumped me up and im going to start my list of 100 memories now. forgive me but i dont remember hearing your name

  • @UtkarshSingh-t1q
    @UtkarshSingh-t1q 11 месяцев назад

    Talking eye to eye brings the listener very close to the listener. These are the things I learned from you. This is called life. i'll write this moment.

  • @LeeLifeSpace
    @LeeLifeSpace 3 года назад +1

    Oh Kelly! Thanks for your enthusiasm and encouragement! I have a beautiful story that has been percolating for 20 years now. I have been chastising myself that I REALLY need to get it out, and my adult children have been saying "C'mon Ma!! Just do it, bloody"!! I have reams of memories from my journaling of 33 years!! It's a minefield. I thought perhaps I should try a visual/audiobook. Started with that a few weeks back, and last night recorded version 4! Hahahaha! After listening to it, I was bored feeling, "you know what, maybe I just let this be, maybe this story doesn't want to be shared". I thought of that movie with Johnny Depp, I think, where he had writer's block??? This must be what it feels like. Your words about the story wanting to be shared struck a deep chord in me, this video the first thing I see when I get onto my laptop. I KNOW my story should be shared, there are some truly phenomenal and inspiring moments that many have said opened their awareness to the "more" there is in life. I guess it's the presentation that is keeping me in a loop of not moving forward as much as I would like. Book? Audio? Video? I am going to give this great 100 moments exercise a go and trust the mechanics will fall into place. Thank you!!

  • @fredrickkiarie369
    @fredrickkiarie369 3 года назад

    Thanks %Jelly, I have a burning desire to write a book about my life experience, today I landed in this site and the video has removed the curtains that was blocking the process. Am starting today. Thanks and God bless you. I love the confidence I see as 6ou explain.

  • @bksharon
    @bksharon 4 года назад

    As I was writing my memories I began to see the importance of it, not to mention some of the memories brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for this exercise!

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  4 года назад

      Thanks for sharing. This is such a powerful exercise! I'm so glad that the importance of those memories found their way to you, and hopefully sparked some great writing!

    • @bksharon
      @bksharon 4 года назад

      kn literary I am so glad I found your page! I’ve been playing with the idea of writing a memoir for a few years now, and I’ve slowly taken some steps, but not nearly as many as I did last night, and I feel so much better because I have a little bit of a plan thanks to your advice! I ordered your book last night! I can’t wait to get it and look forward to your videos 🤗

  • @CarolMcCooke
    @CarolMcCooke 3 месяца назад

    Great advice, I’m just trying to start an autobiography, and this is very helpful.
    I’m 77 and feel God has laid it in my heart to write. So hear goes please keep advising us Carol N.I.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  3 месяца назад

      Wonderful! We're glad you're writing your story.

  • @HE..n
    @HE..n 7 месяцев назад +1

    I was transitioning from third to fourth grade, and that summer was quite long, not only because of the military coup but also because of the events that surrounded me during it. I had decided during that vacation to start reading, so I borrowed a book from my friend Ahmed Weld Salk. However, my laziness prevented me from reading more than a couple of pages, and instead, I spent most of the day playing football, a sport I wasn't particularly good at, as we had no other plans at the time. Despite my lack of skill, I managed to score a goal for my team, beat the other team, and win the cup, which was a can of concentrated milk. We celebrated by taking turns sipping the drops of "Gloria"-the "sweetness" of our victory.

  • @keyanalaniecemason2040
    @keyanalaniecemason2040 2 года назад

    omg!!! I'm so happy that I ran across this video! I always love writing since I was little and many people, now when I tell them part of my life story immediately tell me my life reminds them of a lifetime movie and I should write a book. I begin to start back writing last year, you can say for a while I lost my writing mojo due to life curveballs however I'm ready to share with the world my life story. I'm so grateful that you posted an exercise to help me get started I believe this exercise is going to help me jumpstart an amazing book.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  2 года назад +1

      Hi Keyana! We're so glad this exercise has helped you feel motivated again. The world needs your story!

  • @jzzizme
    @jzzizme 2 года назад +1

    this was great! i have been so stressed about writing this, and this makes me feel so much better.

  • @jorgehuerta27
    @jorgehuerta27 2 года назад +1

    awesome exercise. Looking forward to doing this

  • @JudithMcCarthy-m6i
    @JudithMcCarthy-m6i 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this. I have been putting this ( writing my life story), off for years. Today is the day to start. I am 75 years old.it is Never too late, is it? I have written poetry for years, and written leaving poetry for workmates etc. I wrote my mother's eulogy and was soundly congratukated. It was the hardest writing I have even done because my mother and I were not friends. My life was beset with emotional abuse ( as my mother had a Narcissistic personality style). I was lucky because I had school teachers who believed in me and I hung onto those moments and opinions that counteracted my mother's assessment of me.This is going to be quite hard because those moments are going to come up again, but I have all things ready to begin.Thank you for this video.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for sharing. It is definitely never too late to tell your story.

  • @namamijaiswal2317
    @namamijaiswal2317 10 месяцев назад

    I am only 12 years old byt love writing.
    After seeing such people who have overcome all this problems i am even more motivated
    My life till have given me so much experiences and i want write it down and share it with all
    Thank you mam , i can't reach till your positions but i am not gonna give up

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for commenting! Keep writing! You never know where it might lead you. 💖 Maybe we'll see your book on the self one day!

  • @ChristineSilva-x9u
    @ChristineSilva-x9u Год назад

    I'm so happy I stumbled upon this video. I've been wanting to write my story. I have many many pages of journals, just not sure how to put it all together. There is still so much more i want to share and this exercise might help me write about things I may have missed or forgot about. thank you .

  • @caryflenory9645
    @caryflenory9645 4 года назад +1

    I'm going to try this exercise I have No writing experience I know that I have a story to tell and I know that it's going to help many people wish me luck thank you for taking the fear out of it you are so nice

  • @SuperWiccanboy
    @SuperWiccanboy 3 года назад +1

    I just tried this exercise and I had so much fun! I went for the full 30 minutes but when I got to the end I kept thinking of memories that I wanted to add 😅😅

  • @hanmer44
    @hanmer44 Год назад +2

    Brilliant stuff , I might need 200 pages though 😂😂, I look forward to your next video . Mind blown !!! 👍

  • @Sidir1505
    @Sidir1505 2 года назад

    I am really a begginer.
    I dont know where or How to start but then i see this video for the first time and i think it is helpfull and i want to do this exercise!!
    Thank you!!!!!!!!❤❤❤

  • @ndanielamaha5618
    @ndanielamaha5618 Год назад

    I'm still 32 but I feel like I need to write part I of my life and I came across this beautiful 100 Moments technique. I've already started jotting down moments.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  Год назад

      Wonderful! It's easy to forget these moments, so doing this exercise earlier in life is a great idea.

  • @christinelanders7279
    @christinelanders7279 3 года назад

    U r so positive and enlightening. Gonna give it a try. Thank you!

  • @HICOMinistries
    @HICOMinistries 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for that simple outline to start to writing my life story. Think of those things that was apart of my life 😊❤
    😊❤

  • @styledbytina
    @styledbytina Месяц назад

    girl thank you for this video. i have my notebook paper and pen ready. first time trying this exercise and attempting to write my own book.

  • @bettyleiter7081
    @bettyleiter7081 4 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for your helpful and wonderful comments!! You really inspired me. I feel like I can get out of my funk and get started. Thanks so much for your helpful insights. I am now revved up to get started!

  • @cherylgonzalez5973
    @cherylgonzalez5973 3 года назад +1

    What a great exercise! I never thought about this before but it makes perfect sense! About to get started today! Thanks!

  • @MsTupe123
    @MsTupe123 Год назад

    Wow..I’m so glad I got this video. I don’t know what to begin and no finally found you. Amazing.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  Год назад

      This exercise is a great was to get started! Happy writing!

  • @PEGGLORE
    @PEGGLORE Год назад +1

    My earliest memory was when I was a baby, and in this carrier, being carried up these steps towards this housing estate, and me then being left on my back in this stranger's house. Remember wondering where my mum had gone. Probably crying no doubt. It was here where I learnt to suck my finger when I was in need of her at that time. I continued on sucking my finger often for many years after. I told my mum about this 1st memory of mine way later, and she could not believe I'd remembered that, and was really worried about me thinking she a bad mother, which I obviously didn't think. She came back later on and everything was OK again. Tough love. Alexa says its not possible for you to remember being a baby. But I can. It will be difficult to limit my masterpiece story to 100 memories, with all I remember, but will try.

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  Год назад +1

      100 is just a starting point to help you get going. It sounds like you remember a LOT!

    • @PEGGLORE
      @PEGGLORE Год назад

      @@knliteraryarts Yh, I think my book could be very interesting and of some importance. It sounds like the whole thing is elaborate claims and lies, when it is not. My life events are way too weird and crazy. All these connections to these news events, celebrities and things. Be interesting to test reader's faith in the Memoir concept. I've managed to have an event happen to me which has never happened on Earth before, and won't ever happen on Earth to anyone again. I therefore feel I have to write about it, so it is known about. I need people's feedback on their feelings on if they think it is all true or not etc. Should be a bestselling book really. Certainly deserves to be. Maybe you can help with all this once it's been written.

  • @latashaalford4130
    @latashaalford4130 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for sharing this video! I started writing a book a few years ago and stopped and got discouraged when the book/story wasn't ending like I had hoped! This will definitely help open me and and get the juices back flowing again! Thank you❤

    • @knliteraryarts
      @knliteraryarts  3 года назад +1

      LaTasha, I hope your "juices" flow strong! Keep me posted on your progress.

  • @calikali2420
    @calikali2420 3 года назад

    Hi Kelly, Thank you for your inspirational writing videos. I find them EXTREMELY useful. And I have to mention that your eyes are stunningly beautiful. I love watching your videos because your eyes have an other worldly quality. In the sense that the beauty and sorrow of the world are encapsulated in their sparkle in a way that is absolutely radiant. I deeply appreciate you sharing your gifts with the world.
    Thank You!
    💙

  • @samcharnock9711
    @samcharnock9711 3 года назад

    Im A Typical Procrastinator.....
    I'm doing this today!
    Thank you.
    At last a way to get me started..💚

  • @donnamariewate3511
    @donnamariewate3511 3 года назад +2

    Love this so much. Actually writing my first blog on this topic of My Life Story.I find this exercise very interesting and will definitely be helpful. Hoping to complete it in a week but not too sure with mining my past.

  • @thebisexualunicorn1072
    @thebisexualunicorn1072 4 года назад +2

    This is extremely helpful! I was feeling a little stuck on how to move forward with my memoir. I will try this exercise today!

  • @journalpathways
    @journalpathways Месяц назад

    I am determined to start writing my story this year. What a great idea!

  • @priscoparral3475
    @priscoparral3475 2 года назад +1

    All your videos are impressive, thank you for share them.

  • @PrettyWhiteLady
    @PrettyWhiteLady 9 месяцев назад

    Hi! I'm going to use this exercise a bit differently... I'm preparing to build an outline for my first memoir, and this exercise will be perfect to get those scene ideas out of me that I plan to put in there. Thank you! 😁 With love and support from Toronto, Canada 💕