Find Joy in Sharing your Story
Why Create a Personal History?
IMAGINE
Legacy
Documenting your stories as a lasting gift for future generations
Creativity
Telling your Story with Audio and Video
Connection
Through Guided Autobiography
Find out how easy it is to get started
Step 1.
Get the Introduction to Gab mini course and find out how to get started writing your life story in 5 days
Or if you want to take it out for a dry run I have bi-weekly Introduction Zoom calls on Sat mornings at 10 AM PST. You will find out all of the things that happen in a typical GAB workshop and have an opportunity to have all your questions answered about the program.
Click on the work with me button to request the link for this.
Step 2.
Sign up for one of the 4 week GAB workshops and learn to find your authentic voice.
“Memories too often die with their owner, and time too often surprises us by running out” - William Zinsser
Have a look at the other services we offer and see the ways the important parts of you life can be documented.
Mission Statement
“To help people discover the richness of their lives, in a safe and non-judgemental way, using technological advances to document the pivital chapters of their life for family and future generations”
Hi I’m Gord Deyell
I’ve been a Professional Musician, and a Prop Master in the film industry for the past 40 years. A few years ago, I started Archive Our Lives. It's a documentary film company. Its goal is to capture regular people's life stories. During this time, I realized that everyone has important life stories that they need to tell.
Then I discovered a system for storytelling that changed the way I looked at my work. That discovery was a system using creative writing and reading called it Guided Autobiography. Dr. James Birren developed it at the University of Southern California in the mid 1970s. The uniqueness of the work lies in the fact that small groups of 6-8 people do it. Guided Autobiography workshops last several weeks. They mix writing exercises, group discussions, and feedback. These workshops often focus on specific themes or life stages. They serve as prompts to stimulate memories and reflections. Themes may include childhood and family, careers, love, or overcoming challenges. As a certified instructor for Guided Autobiography I will be leading groups through this process.
I invite you to register for one of the free introductory online workshops and find your voice.