Writing Your Story, Leaving a Legacy
Your life story is unique, filled with experiences, wisdom, challenges, and triumphs that deserve to be remembered and shared.
Life Legacy Books invites you to take part in the powerful and creative journey of writing your life story through our Guided Autobiography (GAB) Classes. Through guided prompts, creative writing techniques, and a supportive community, you'll learn how to transform your memories into stories that can inspire others for generations to come.
Your story matters. Let’s write it together.
What Is Guided Autobiography (GAB)?
Join our online Guided Autobiography (GAB) classes led by Cheryl Carter, a certified Guided Autobiographist trained in the methods of Dr. James Birren, the founder of the Guided Autobiography process.
Cheryl brings her experience as a personal historian and writer to each class, providing the guidance and encouragement you need to reflect on your life and write with purpose and clarity.
These classes combine guided reflection with creative writing techniques, helping you uncover meaningful memories, explore important life experiences, and bring your stories to life.
You don't have to consider yourself a writer. You simply have to have a story to tell.
Our Approach: Writing Alone Together
Our approach—“writing alone together”—combines the best of personal reflection with the encouragement of a supportive community.
You'll have dedicated time to write your own story while being surrounded by others who are doing the same.
Writing your legacy isn't simply about documenting the past. It's about exploring what your experiences mean, what you've learned, and what you want future generations to remember.
For those whose faith is central to their journey, your story can also capture how your faith has shaped your life, how God has guided your journey, and how your experiences can become a testimony of grace, strength, and transformation.
Whether you're writing for yourself, your family, or a broader audience, this experience gives you the space to explore your life's meaning and express your story in your own voice.
Your story matters. Let's write it together.
Online Class Schedule
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM EST
Wednesdays at 2:30 PM EST
Saturdays at 8:00 AM EST
Choose the class time that works best for you:
Class Format:
90-minute live sessions, with one-on-one sessions with the instructor scheduled as needed.
Why Choose Our
GAB Classes?
Proven Methods
Cheryl Carter uses the renowned Guided Autobiography techniques developed by Dr. James Birren, along with writing approaches she has developed through her work as a personal historian.
This time-tested methodology helps participants uncover meaningful stories and reflect on important moments in their lives.
Writing Themes That Inspire Reflection
Every six weeks, participants explore a new set of writing themes designed to spark memories and encourage deeper reflection.
Themes may include:
Life's Turning Points
Defining Family Traditions
Moments of Grace
Overcoming Adversity
Lessons Passed Down
More About GAB
Our GAB classes offer different approaches to help you tell the story that matters most to you.
Faith-Based Guided Autobiography
Explore your life journey through the lens of faith.
This class focuses on your relationship with God, spiritual growth, personal testimony, and the moments that shaped your faith journey.
Themes may include:
Moments of Grace
Answered Prayers
Spiritual Turning Points
Faith Through Difficult Seasons
This experience provides an opportunity to deepen your spiritual understanding while connecting your life experiences with your faith.
Memoir Writers’ Guided Autobiography
For those interested in developing a personal memoir, this class explores significant life events, relationships, family history, personal growth, and defining experiences.
Themes may include:
First Love
Overcoming Adversity
Defining Moments
Life's Turning Points
It's ideal for anyone who wants to preserve meaningful experiences or begin shaping their memories into a larger memoir.
Writing Your Legacy Story
Your story is your legacy.
Our Legacy Writing course gives Black and Brown writers space to reflect on personal experiences, heritage, cultural identity, family history, and the stories that have shaped their communities.
This course recognizes the unique perspectives, challenges, and triumphs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and encourages participants to explore their legacy through the lens of identity, culture, and community.
Through guided writing exercises, meaningful prompts, and supportive group discussions, you'll be encouraged to reflect on your life with intention, honor your past, and preserve your story for future generations.
This course goes beyond storytelling. It's about reclaiming your narrative, celebrating your resilience, and recognizing the power of your voice.
By documenting your legacy, you're not only preserving your personal history—you’re contributing to a broader tapestry of experiences and stories that deserve to be remembered.
Family Legacy & Heritage
Preserve the stories, traditions, and memories that connect generations.
This approach focuses on documenting family history, ancestral stories, traditions, and lessons passed down through generations.
Writing prompts may explore:
Family Traditions
Ancestral Stories
Lessons Passed Down
Family Memories
It's an opportunity to capture the stories that might otherwise be lost and create something meaningful for children, grandchildren, and future generations.
In-Person GAB Classes
Available for NYC & Long Island Writers
Prefer writing together in person?
For writers in the Greater New York City and Long Island areas, Cheryl also offers in-person Guided Autobiography classes.
In-person classes require a guaranteed minimum number of participants and provide the opportunity to share your stories face-to-face while enjoying the same supportive and creative experience offered through our online classes.
What You’ll Receive
For just $30 per week, your six-week experience includes:
Six weeks of Guided Autobiography instruction
90-minute live sessions
Small-group learning environment
Guided writing prompts and exercises
Creative writing techniques
PDF resources and writing materials
Access to the online classroom
Online discussions and community support
One-on-one sessions with the instructor as needed
Your total for the full experience: $180