Senses are so powerful. Memoir writers do not have to rely on unprompted memory. Use the tools that work for you.
I is for Infringe
Every woman should write something about being infringed upon. We need not pander to prurient interests but in writing for legacy purposes using the word infringe as a main prompt and then writing about personal experiences each of the strong matches of the synonyms covers the world of indignities women still navigate in their lives.
Hex Signs
I encourage you to ask yourself, “How do I know what I know?” If you don’t do this sort of research, and verify that what you know is real, you might end up furthering misunderstandings.
To Gather
Do you gather eggs, or skirts, clans, or your thoughts? What have you gathered in the past?
F is for Fervid
Understanding that there are things beyond our control can help us with writing about both the good and the bad in life.
E is for Essential
Often writing prompts will ask , “What is essential to you?” Questions such as this, too often, elicit a short answers that are quite predictable. Family. Parents. Children. My church.
These are great answers, but somewhat uninformative. A difference of perspective allows a more complete understanding of priorities in life.