Write Your Story

Angela Robertson
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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.

  1. 6H AGO

    Summer Memories & Capturing Life Stories

    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 series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.

    22 min

  2. FEB 5

    Write Your Story - New Year, Fresh Start

    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 have put together recently and share with us all.

    24 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    Write Your Story - Linda Brewer

    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 series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.

    26 min

  4. 12/11/2025

    Write Your Story - wiith Jenny Greer, again!

    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 personal histories matter. A warm, insightful conversation about legacy, memory, and the power of writing to connect us with those who came before. 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 and share with us all.

    28 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    Write Your Story - Rhonda Edwards

    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 and share with us all.

    27 min

  6. 11/27/2025

    Write Your Story - Gillian Van Raalte, again!

    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 several different countries, share two of her experiences - ‘Arriving in New Zealand’ and ‘Memories of Kandy in Sri Lanka’. 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 and share with us all.

    28 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    Write Your Story - Jan Ballantine

    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 treats us to another story from her collection titled “Memories of Cabbage!”- proof that even the simplest memory can blossom into something special when given a voice. 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 and share with us all.

    30 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    Write Your Story - Sue Winstanley

    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 recently and share with us all.

    34 min
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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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  • Creator
    Angela Robertson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Coast Access Radio
  • Show Website
    Write Your Story