{"id":15895,"date":"2017-12-07T12:00:59","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T17:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=15895"},"modified":"2021-03-03T12:54:06","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T17:54:06","slug":"5-tips-write-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/5-tips-write-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips on How to Write About Your Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"

5 Tips on How to Write About Your Journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Everyone wants to have a written piece about their life. It\u2019s a priceless compilation of all your memories, personal relationships, challenges, victories, and lessons. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps you envision yourself becoming a best-selling author with a classic autobiography.<\/a> Maybe you just want to finally start recording the everyday events along your journey. Whichever the case, it\u2019s best to know how to execute the results you want, especially when you\u2019re feeling stumped, unmotivated, confused, or discouraged during the process.<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to know how to turn your past into a gripping story that you and everyone else would love to read? Take a look at these 5 tips on how to write about your journeys abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Think About Your Emotions and Senses<\/b><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re first brainstorming ideas for the stories you want to write, acknowledge the core emotions you associate with your life as a whole. Be honest with how you feel, and don\u2019t be afraid to bare your soul to find the authentic emotions, even if some are unfavorable. Then, regard the senses you experienced\u2014vision, hearing, taste, smell, touch\u2014to remember the moments that are so clear in your mind. <\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have a keen ability to smell more than others and associate moments in time with scents? Are you a strong visual person who can recall the past from a <\/span>photographic memory?<\/span><\/a> Your <\/span>lack<\/span><\/i> of senses, such as a hearing impaired disability, could also attribute to how you portray your memories. Don\u2019t forget that your emotions and senses strongly develop your own unique perspective, and depicting both with rawness and honesty generates a better connection with your readers.<\/span><\/p>\n

I found this great podcast by The Expat Money Show<\/a> – 033: Tim Leffel \u2013 Expat Entrepreneur Shares What He Has Learned In His 3 Decades As A Professional Travel Writer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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2<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>Identify Major Life Moments<\/b><\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve recognized the emotions related to your life and the senses you use to remember those events, it\u2019s time to highlight the main turning points in your journey. What were your most difficult challenges, and how did you overcome them? What were your happiest memories? What moments in your life best define you? Aside from recording your journey, the goal should also be to inspire your audience with your development and transformation process.<\/span><\/p>\n

At this stage, forget issues with grammar, punctuation, or not-so-fond memories that are painful or otherwise shed a disgraceful light on your character. You only want to clarify the exact details of your memories. Don\u2019t try to please people who want to be seen a certain way\u2014even if that\u2019s yourself\u2014because accuracy will be the greatest component in expressing your message.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Write it All Down<\/b><\/h2>\n

You have to begin writing at some point, even if it starts out completely disorganized. Don\u2019t worry about making it all appear perfect at first. In the beginning, it doesn\u2019t necessarily matter how you arrange your writing, so long as it\u2019s recorded on an effective method for safely storing your passion-filled words. <\/span><\/p>\n

Use scratch paper, your favorite journal, an old notebook, your mobile device, or your most trusted computer to record your memories. Just make sure to include every detail of what you intend on having in your final copy. As you\u2019re writing, think about the process you used for brainstorming. To make an impactful message, be sure to incorporate descriptive language, a consistent voice, and as much accuracy with settings and relationships as possible. Ideally, your writing should evoke the same powerful emotions and sensual feelings as your memory does for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Find a Theme<\/b><\/h2>\n

Memoirs are excellent mediums for new writers because they encapsulate an entire life period in a condensed way to convey a particular message. At this point, you should have at least a first draft of the stories you want finalized. Now, <\/span>the editing process<\/span><\/a> begins. In addition to reviewing basic spelling, grammar, and relative content, you also have to consider how you imagine everything tying together cohesively. <\/span><\/p>\n

Upon review of all your individual stories, there should at least be one standout theme that aligns with your message. The theme to your memories could be as simple as a destination, such as the magical adventures you encountered on one of <\/span>the Azores Islands<\/span><\/a>. Alternatively, your theme could showcase the special moments you\u2019ve had while <\/span>retiring abroad<\/span><\/a>. There is no single right or wrong theme to have for your memoir; instead, it should be specific to the individual memories and messages you wish to share from your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Read Other Memoirs for Inspiration<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you want your writing to have any level of mainstream success, look to those who have already accomplished what you aspire to achieve. Examine their writing style, thematic elements, voice, and overall appearance of the physical or digital copy. As you notice what makes their writing so unique and poignant, try to inspire your own writing with similar elements. <\/span><\/p>\n

Also consider their final product so that you have an idea of what it looks like once everything is complete. Out of your favorite authors who have comparable writing styles to you, what type of experts did they choose for publishing and editing? This way, you can decide whether or not you want assistance from an <\/span>essay writing service list<\/span><\/a> or a more established publishing firm. Keep in mind that whatever makes other popular authors successful will be useful for <\/span>your <\/span><\/i>writing as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n

Remember, your journey will always be a one-of-a-kind experience. Since no two stories are alike, you can be sure that using these methods will help you create an exceptional written body of work. Brainstorming with an honest lens is essential before you begin the writing process, using your editing eye can help you craft written memories that are perfect for your message, and it doesn\u2019t hurt to look at others\u2019 work for support and assistance. No matter what your memoir goal is, now you have the five best tips that allow you to expertly write about your journeys abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n

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