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Write Your Story

Angela Robertson

After attending a series of community workshops for people who are interested in writing their life story or family history, writers share parts of their stories with listeners. These varied and surprising stories are as unique as the writers themselves.

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0:20:9

New Year's Resolutions and Goals

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2026/03/05

In another reflective episode of Write Your Story, Angela talks about New Year’s resolutions, goal setting, and the shift from self-reinvention to self-rediscovery. Through a personal story about simplifying her life, starting with decades of accumulated paper, she explores how letting go creates space for clarity, intention, and the next chapter. Listeners are encouraged to capture their own hopes, goals, and beginnings on the page. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by

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0:21:4

Summer Holidays, Then and Now

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2026/02/26

In this reflective episode of Write Your Story, Angela continues looking back on summer holidays past and present - from carefree childhood adventures to the quieter, more mindful rhythms of later life. Through nostalgia, humour, and gentle insight, she invites listeners to notice how summer evolves with us, and encourages you to capture your own holiday memories before they fade. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story

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0:21:48

Write Your Story - Magical Summer Holidays from the Past

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2026/02/19

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela continues the summer holiday theme, sharing gentle guidance and heartfelt examples to inspire listeners to document their own memories. Featuring stories from members of the Write Your Story community, this episode celebrates childhood adventures, freedom, and the simple joys of summers gone by. Whether you’re new to life writing or building momentum on an existing project, you’ll be encouraged to let memories flow and begin capturing the stories that

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0:22:9

Summer Memories & Capturing Life Stories

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2026/02/12

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela invites listeners to begin capturing their life stories by reflecting on summer holidays - recent or long ago. She shares gentle prompts, practical encouragement, and personal memories to help awaken your own experiences and get words flowing. Whether you’re starting a new writing project or returning to one that’s been on hold, this episode offers inspiration, reassurance, and a simple reminder: every life has a story worth telling.Write your Story is a

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0:24:12

Write Your Story - New Year, Fresh Start

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2026/02/05

Angela explores why every person’s life story matters and shares thirteen compelling reasons to capture your memories, experiences, and family history. Drawing on her work as a writer and community workshop facilitator, she offers practical encouragement to help listeners start writing with confidence, reflect on their past, and preserve their stories for future generations.Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they

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0:25:33

Write Your Story - Linda Brewer

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2025/12/18

During our lifetimes many of us take on voluntary roles within the community. Volunteering is more than just service. It provides us with a sense of purpose, an opportunity to connect with others and contribute our skills and experience and make a difference. Linda Brewer shares the story of her volunteering experience with the Ōtaki Carbon Forest Project – a community initiative dedicated to restoring native forest and helping our town become carbon neutral. What a gem!Write your Story is a

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0:28:25

Write Your Story - wiith Jenny Greer, again!

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2025/12/11

In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela welcomes back Jenny Greer to explore her deeply personal writing project: deciphering her grandmother’s handwritten travel diary from Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation. Jenny shares the challenges and discoveries of translating old cursive script, the historical gems within the diary, and how this work is preserving her Nana’s voice for future generations. Angela offers practical guidance for anyone capturing family stories, reminding us why these

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0:26:54

Write Your Story - Rhonda Edwards

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2025/12/04

In this episode of Write Your Story, host Angela Robertson welcomes back Kapiti Coast writer Rhonda Edwards, who shares another of her personal stories written through Angela’s community workshops.Rhonda reads her new piece titled “Shopping,” which begins as a writing exercise but unfolds into a rich, humorous, and heartfelt reflection on her life. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently

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0:27:50

Write Your Story - Gillian Van Raalte, again!

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2025/11/27

Living and working in different countries offers a unique lens through which we view the world. Settling into a new country is a profound life transition that touches nearly every aspect of your identity and daily experience, challenging us to adapt, reflect and grow. Capturing a story about your experience provides perspective, and what’s more, your grandchildren might want to know where they come from. After all your story is the beginning of theirs. This week Gillian van Raalte, who has lived in

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0:29:52

Write Your Story - Jan Ballantine

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2025/11/20

Finding the courage to tell our own story can be one of the most powerful acts of self-discovery. Yet for many, the first hurdle is believing our story is worth telling. Local writer Jan Ballantyne knows this journey well. With years of reflection and writing behind her, Jan shares the story of “How and Why I Started Documenting My Memories”, and the joy this creative process has brought into her life. Her insights remind us that every story matters - especially our own. As a delightful bonus, Jan

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0:33:33

Write Your Story - Sue Winstanley

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2025/11/13

Living and working in Saudi Arabia is a journey that few of us have experienced. This week our guest Sue Winstanley, opens a window into a world we can only dream about. Sue, a neonatal nurse, recounts a story from her early days in Saudi Arabia, reflecting on the new friendships she established and the cultural learning curve she experienced during Ramadan.Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together

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0:28:42

Write Your Story - Armistice Day

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2025/11/05

Armistice Day, also known as Remembrance Day, is the day, we honour the war dead – both uniformed and civilian. It’s a day that is revered in my family, and so it’s appropriate to share a story about my dad who as a teenager lived and worked in Coventry, an industrial city in Warwickshire England, during WW2. It’s an opportunity to share snippets of context – time and place, describe the pivotal events that took place and the lasting impact of these events, not only on my dad and the decision he

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0:30:28

Write Your Story - Catherine Richarson Jaubert

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2025/10/26

In the process of documenting our life stories, memories come to mind, that took place in an environment that was very different to the one we live in today. Reflecting on her childhood in the 1950’s, local resident Catherine Richarson Jaubert captures these vivid details beautifully in her story entitled Tales of Growing Up In Glenside. Written and read with care, Catherine presents a family narrative that also sheds light on aspects of New Zealand’s social heritage.Write your Story is a series

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0:28:48

Write Your Story - Barn MacDavitt

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2025/10/23

Researching family history is a very popular and time-consuming hobby, that requires endless patience and meticulous record keeping. Through storytelling we honour those who came before us. They can stir emotion – a smile, a tinge of sadness, and often an element of mystery and intrigue. These stories help us understand where we’ve come from and deepen our understanding of our place in the world. Today, Barn MacDavitt, shares his learning journey and a captivating story he has painstakingly

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0:27:22

Write Your Story - Educational - Front and Back

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2025/10/16

In addition to your collection of cameo stories, you might like to think about adding front and back matter to your manuscript to give your life story or family history a clear beginning and end. In this episode Angela provides examples on how to write a dedication, an introduction, a postscript, and acknowledge the people who have encouraged you along the way. These features help you to set the tone, guide your readers into your world, and leave them with lasting reflections on the stories they’ve

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0:23:2

Write Your Story - Educational - Characters

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2025/10/04

A good memoir isn’t just about what happened. It’s about the people who shaped the journey. None of us live life in isolation. Some people walk beside us for years, others just pass through, but all leave their mark. In this episode, Angela shares ideas on how to spot the characters you might want to include in your story, and how to bring them to life on the page. She also provides a few examples of characters in action so you can see how it works in practice.Write your Story is a series of

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0:20:51

Write Your Story - Jan Fletcher

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2025/09/27

Our special guest on our programme is local resident Jan Flecther, who shares two of her cameo stories with us. The title of the first is called Scattering My Mother’s Ashes, and in the second, Becoming a Public Servant Jan shares her teenage aspirations and commitment to work for the greater good in New Zealand, the process involved in getting the job, and the reality of how the role unfolded. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring

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0:22:51

Write Your Story - Shaping a story and how to tell a...

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2025/09/20

Writing a memoir or a family history isn’t just about recording events. It’s about shaping a story that resonates. How you tell the story is just as important as the facts. In this episode we’ll explore Narrative Voice, Tone, and Point of View. In a nutshell, our unique voice, shaped by our experiences, beliefs and world view reflects who we are. The tone we use reflects the attitude behind our words. And the point of view refers to who is telling the story. The choices you make in each of these

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0:26:57

Write Your Story - Educational

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2025/09/14

In this episode, Angela reignites the lost art of documenting your life story in letters. Instead of simply recording events and facts, the beauty of the letter format invites you to speak directly to those you care about, sharing personal reflections, wisdom, and everyday details as if you are writing to them across time. Think of each letter as a conversation - sometimes heartfelt, sometimes playful, that captures your experiences and the relationships with those who will one day read your words

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Write Your Story - Jenny Greer

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2025/09/06

Jenny Greer, inherited a treasure trove of family heirlooms which included her Nanna’s travel diary, letters, details of a voyage from NZ to the UK in 1952, and samples of her embroidery. Intrigued, she began researching and documenting her Nanna’s life, while referring to and preserving the integrity of her diary. Jenny shares her learning journey, insights into her Nanna’s early life, and excerpts from her diary written when she returned to England for the Queen’s Coronation. Write your Story is

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