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Writers Circle >> Articles >> How do You Write An Autobiography or Memoir? >> Creative Writing Prompts

Creative Writing Prompts

To enhance your memoir-writing project, use these creative writing prompts, topics & ideas to tell your next personal life story.

  • Describe your graduation experience.
  • Describe a medical procedure you've had and how it affected you.
  • Describe your work history or career path.
  • What would people find most surprising about you?
  • Describe the greatest hurdle you had to overcome.
  • Describe a major turning point in your life.
  • Describe your political convictions and why.
  • What is your greatest fear in life?
  • Describe your most memorable snowfall.
  • What are your top three "New Years Resolutions" (past or present)?

Family Tree

  • Do you have any aunts or uncles who never had any children? Tell about the impact they had on your life.
  • Who were you named after & what do you know about that person?
  • Who are your godparents, why were they chosen to care for you?
  • Do you have a "favorite" relative? Tell about him or her.
  • Introduce your mother; Describe her best qualities.
  • Introduce your father's siblings (aunts and uncles).
  • Introduce any pets you may have had or wished to have.
  • Introduce your siblings. Name the most endearing quality about each.
  • Describe your wedding day or share your thoughts on marriage.

Places I've Been

  • Have you ever left your country of origin? Where did you go? How long were you there? Why did you go? What was it like?
  • Describe the furthest place you've travelled.
  • Describe the house you grew up in.
  • Describe the neighborhood you grew up in.

Firsts & Favorites

  • Describe your first date and/or kiss.
  • Introduce your first love.
  • Share a favorite hobby or pastime.
  • What is your favorite meal and why is it so special?
  • What are the lyrics to your favorite song?

Time Line

  • Where were you when...
    • Kennedy was shot?
    • the Towers fell?
    • the Challenger fell from the sky?
    • we (USA) landed a man on the moon?
    • the Berlin Wall came down?
  • Have you ever personally experienced a natural disaster? Tornado, Hurricane, Flood, Volcanic Eruption, Earthquake... What was it like?

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