As millions of us are now stuck at home, this time comes as an opportunity to dial back and tune into one of the most cathartic creative outlets – writing.
Personal biography-writing service, StoryTerrace is aiming to help individuals document their life stories from beginning to end. With 1 in 4 Brits believing that their story could be made into a book or film, this societal pause could be the opportunity we need to put pen to paper, and document our journey through life.
Reflection and self-contemplation will be inevitable during this period, but these are also fantastic opportunities for creativity to thrive. As millions retreat into self-isolation, we are presented with the opportunity to reflect on what matters and how we should spend our time. It frees us up to pursue projects that we may not have had the opportunity for otherwise – opening up time for us to truly appreciate the little things – and allowing us to draw inspiration from simple interactions and moments shared. According to writer Joseph Epstein, 81% of Brits believe that they have a book in them – and want to write it.
StoyTerrace is encouraging everyone to look inward at their own trials and tribulations as well as reach out to loved ones to listen to their tales and memories. By documenting and recording the stories of your loved one’s life, not only can you preserve their legacy, but you can achieve a better understanding of the person that you are in the world today through the people who helped shape you. For those of you who are staying at home for an extended period with your children, StoryTerrace ensures that putting together a biography will be an incredible trip down memory lane and a welcome distraction during this testing time.
Rutger Bruining, CEO and Founder of StoryTerrace, comments on the importance of sharing experiences and memories during self-isolation, the advantages of documenting life stories for future generations and how writing your autobiography is an excellent opportunity for creative fulfilment:
“As millions of people across the globe self-isolate, we are presented with a very unique opportunity for us to dedicate time to ourselves and practice some self-care. With the health crisis at hand, many of us are concerned for states of mind, but sharing stories and writing can be one of the most therapeutic ways for us to connect in this difficult time.
We’ve been fortunate enough to help hundreds of our readers write their memoirs or biographies with much success at StoryTerrace– both in and outside of self-isolation. I encourage anyone who has been thinking about writing a book or documenting their life story, or that of a loved one, to take advantage of this time and put pen to paper (or rather fingers to keys). In today’s world of self-publishing, there is a very real opportunity for anyone to become a published writer.
In order to accommodate government advice, we are offering video and phone interviews wherever necessary or requested for our service – as this is a great way to connect with your loved ones while still being mindful of their safety. Many of our clients have already successfully created beautiful books using our remote service – so we can be confident that if you choose to go down this route you will enjoy the experience and be delighted with the results. This means you can create your book with the help of our wonderful team of writers and editors without ever being in the same room. We can even send copies across the country for family and friends to enjoy at home.”
