Write Your Story

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela continues the summer holiday theme, sharing gentle guidance and heartfelt examples to inspire listeners to document their own memories. Featuring stories from members of the Write Your Story community, this episode celebrates childhood adventures, freedom, and the simple joys of summers gone by. Whether you’re new to life writing or building momentum on an existing project, you’ll be encouraged to let memories flow and begin capturing the stories that matter.

Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela invites listeners to begin capturing their life stories by reflecting on summer holidays - recent or long ago. She shares gentle prompts, practical encouragement, and personal memories to help awaken your own experiences and get words flowing. Whether you’re starting a new writing project or returning to one that’s been on hold, this episode offers inspiration, reassurance, and a simple reminder: every life has a story worth telling.

Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.

Angela explores why every person’s life story matters and shares thirteen compelling reasons to capture your memories, experiences, and family history. Drawing on her work as a writer and community workshop facilitator, she offers practical encouragement to help listeners start writing with confidence, reflect on their past, and preserve their stories for future generations.

Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.

During our lifetimes many of us take on voluntary roles within the community. Volunteering is more than just service. It provides us with a sense of purpose, an opportunity to connect with others and contribute our skills and experience and make a difference. Linda Brewer shares the story of her volunteering experience with the Ōtaki Carbon Forest Project – a community initiative dedicated to restoring native forest and helping our town become carbon neutral.  What a gem!

Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela welcomes back Jenny Greer to explore her deeply personal writing project: deciphering her grandmother’s handwritten travel diary from Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation. Jenny shares the challenges and discoveries of translating old cursive script, the historical gems within the diary, and how this work is preserving her Nana’s voice for future generations. Angela offers practical guidance for anyone capturing family stories, reminding us why these personal histories matter. A warm, insightful conversation about legacy, memory, and the power of writing to connect us with those who came before.

Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.