The Life Story Jar Programme

"​Your Life Story Jar course is brilliant, wonderful for aspiring, developing and established writers alike, encouraging memories and expression naturally."
​Linda Janssen, North Carolina, USA
A Life Story Jar is made from the pieces and experiences that make you who you are.
 
The Japanese ginger jar inspired the framework for The Life Story Jar Programme.
 
We are born perfect as porcelain. By the time we reach middle life we have had many experiences and may have developed a few cracks along the way.
​In the 15th century the Japanese turned piecing broken porcelain back together into an art form using golden glue. They call this kintsugi and believe the cracks make the jar more precious.
 
The pieces are your stories and the golden glue is the magic of sharing those stories.
 
This is the story behind the Life Story Jar.

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What is the Life Story Jar Programme?

​The Life Story Jar programme gently guides and teaches you to write your own precious stories and preserve a collection of pieces before it’s too late.
 
Each jar is a collection of writings on a theme, such as My Family or Growing Up, created through a series of 12 lessons, grouped into jars, or packs and sent weekly, by email. All students start with the My Life Story jar, or pack.
 
Receive access to The Life Story Library where you will find educational webinars, videos and podcasts. 

Personal critique

​Personal critique from me is available for the whole programme or for individual lessons.

My inspiration

​My father, Peter Gosling, was a prolific writer, producing over 30 books and countless articles well into his eighties. Sadly, he developed dementia before he had written down the stories of his own life. I decided to do it for him, creating a book for his 90th birthday. This book reminded everyone, including ‘Pa’, just how remarkable he was. 
Watch my seven-minute video to discover the secrets of The Life Story Jar

Create a beautiful book for your family and friends 

​We can also turn your final pieces into a beautiful book, designed by our in-house designer, Cath Brew.
A jar of life stories is the best legacy you can leave

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