Don’t wait for the perfect idea. Write.
Write what you remember and then write what you don’t remember about the person or event. Writing what you don't remember often clarifies what you do remember. Often, it helps you to provide details. Saying something like, "I remember there were riots, but I don't remember why." Then you can explore the why to give depth and meaning to the story.
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Thanks, I'll remember that when I'm writing my book on my writing career.
Gayle McCain
www.gaylemccain.blogspot.com
Another way to get details from the past is to ask older family members before they go. You are right sometimes you only need a word or a phrase to jog your memory.
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