Memoir Prompts and Questions for Recording Your Life Story
These prompts help when you are not sure what to say. Choose one question, record for 10 minutes,
and move to the next question in your next session.
Childhood Prompts
- What did home feel like when I was young?
- Who influenced me most before age 18?
- What family saying or rule do I still remember?
- What moment made me feel brave for the first time?
Family and Relationships
- How did I meet my partner or closest friend?
- What lesson did I learn from becoming a parent or caregiver?
- Which family tradition means the most to me?
- What do I want my children or grandchildren to understand about me?
Work and Purpose
- What was my first job and what did it teach me?
- Which work challenge changed my direction?
- What achievement am I proud of that most people never saw?
Legacy Questions
- What values do I hope live on after me?
- What mistakes taught me my most important lessons?
- If I could leave one message for future generations, what would it be?
Record These Stories in MyVoiceMemoir
Also see: How to Record Your Memoir: Step-by-Step Guide