Break it down!

Breaking down our writable moments to dig for details... Try to think of each memory as a progression of: emotions, actions, thoughts (reflection), dialogue. Charting these details on simultaneous timelines can help turn a simple description into an opportunity for a meaningful memoir.

A student sample...

Now, use the "breakdown" to make your writing more detailed. Go back and highlight the details from your timelines to see a visual of how the different details weave together to create a rich narrative.