How to start a story: Podcast special – memory recall, writing structure plus writing process

Talking tips for writing a book with Rock Your Retirement host Kathe Kline

How to start a story about your life was the key focus of my recent interview on the popular Rock Your Retirement podcast.

I had a blast talking to host Kathe Kline about Writing memoirs for loved ones: Expectations vs. Reality.

Kathe said she wished she had recorded interviews with her father about his life and parents before his dementia and Parkinson’s disease set in.

But she is keen to make a start on her own memoir.

In the episode I explained to her and her listeners ways to start writing and tips to recall memories.

I’ve highlighted the main points for you below.

Let’s jump in… Continue reading How to start a story: Podcast special – memory recall, writing structure plus writing process

Case study: Filmmaker Luke Graham tells powerful father and son story

Case study: Filmmaker Luke Graham tells powerful father and son story

Life of league legend Mark Graham focus of sport documentary Sharko

Off the back of a Father’s Day weekend, I have a wonderful father and son story to share.

I recently caught up with Scope Red filmmaker Luke Graham who produced the 2016 independent hit movie Broke.

I talked to him about making his latest film Sharko, a sport documentary on the life of his father Mark Graham.

Mark recently became the first Kiwi to be inducted into the National Rugby League Hall of Fame and has already been named the greatest player New Zealand has produced in a century of rugby league.

Sharko is based on Mark’s personal and public life – from his childhood on the mean streets of Otahuhu to being top of the rugby league world.

Keep reading to find out how the project got off the ground and learn Luke’s top storytelling tips to apply to your own family story project. Continue reading Case study: Filmmaker Luke Graham tells powerful father and son story