Life Stories Start With a Conversation
I’m Lyndall, a professional writer who helps Australian families capture the stories that matter. I’ll sit down with your mum, dad or grandparent, listen closely, and turn their memories into stories your family will hold dear for generations to come.
There’s a story only you can tell, and people who are waiting to hear it.
Life Story Collective helps you turn memories into life stories, gently, through prompts, real conversation, and a hand to hold along the way. Whether it’s your story or one you want to draw out of someone you love, this is where it begins.
Maybe there’s a question you’ve never quite asked your mum or dad. Maybe you’ve realised there are things you wish you knew, before those stories are gone. Or maybe it’s your own story, sitting quietly, waiting for the right moment.
Life Story Collective is designed to help you have those important conversations. We uncover the people, places and moments that shaped a life. Then we turn them into stories your family will treasure for generations.
Every life holds something worth telling. The question is whether that story is told to your loved ones.
Capture a parent’s story.
You organise it, I’ll do the listening and the writing. Friendly, tailored and personal interviews and a professionally written keepsake book, from just $880.
Give a gift that gets them talking.
Stories Between Us: 52 conversation cards for Mum, Dad or your grandparents. The perfect gift for the person who has everything.
Write your own stories.
Prompts, a guided journal and relaxed workshops for people who “aren’t writers”. Twenty minutes a week is all it takes to begin.
The Stories We Carry.
The Conversations We Never Quite Have…
Some stories live in memory. Some live in old photographs. Others come out around the kitchen table, in the pause after someone says “you know, that reminds me…”
And some stay unspoken. Waiting. At risk of disappearing altogether.
You have memories and lessons you’d love your children or grandchildren to know. Or there’s someone you love – a parent, grandparent or ageing relative, whose stories you want to hold onto before they’re lost.
You might be thinking:
- I keep meaning to ask Mum about her childhood, but I never quite find the moment
- We talk all the time, but never about the things that really matter
- I have so many memories, but I don’t know where to start
- I keep meaning to do it, but the years keep passing
You’re not alone. Sharing your stories means starting the conversation, and giving those moments somewhere to live beyond us.
Whether it’s your story or someone else’s, Life Story Collective makes it easier to begin. One conversation at a time.
Ways to Start a Conversation - and Tell Your Life Stories
Not sure where to even begin? This free guide will help you fall in love with the idea of sharing your story with the people who’ll come after you. Click the pink link above to download your copy and get started right away!
A keepsake set of 52 curated conversation starters. Perfect for you, your Mum, Dad or grandparents. Perfect for starting those interesting conversation – the ideal gift!
Cherish the chapters of your life with my thoughtful 40-page guided journal. Download and print it, write by hand, and follow clear prompts to record your memories in a way that feels personal and true. Much easier than starting with a blank page.
In Person Workshops
Join a workshop and start sharing quickly. Try prompts in real time. Meet other storytellers in a space that’s relaxed, supportive, and genuinely good fun.
Next Workshop – Coming soon
Carefully crafted prompts to help you uncover memories, find focus, and start sharing the parts of your story only you can tell.
My premium offering. Through structured conversations and professional storytelling techniques, we’ll preserve the moments and wisdom that matter most. I’ll do the writing for you. Tiered packages available from $880.
Who’s behind Life Story Collective? Meet Your Experienced Guide …
I’m Lyndall, a professional writer, published author and life story facilitator. For more than 20 years, I’ve helped people find the right words for what matters most.
Life Story Collective was inspired by my Dad, John. Before we lost him a few years ago, we sat down together and talked about his life. Those conversations hold his humour, his character and his voice, and they mean more to me than almost anything I have. When I read them now, it’s as though he’s right there telling them to me again.
Now I help other Australians start the conversation and shape their memories into something worth keeping. Clear. Personal. Achievable.
Whether you want encouragement, a framework, or hands-on support, I’m here to help you move from “one day” to a collection your loved ones will treasure.
I bought the Stories Between Us cards for Nan’s birthday and we ended up talking for three hours. I learned more about her that afternoon than in the last twenty years.
Dad has never been one to talk about himself, but Lyndall had him laughing and sharing stories none of us had heard before. Reading his book, it sounds exactly like him.
Why Life Stories Matter
Your story is more than a collection of memories. It’s a gift that connects generations and brings meaning to the people you hold close.
Four reasons to share your life stories:
- Conversation helps you reflect – Discover meaning and clarity as you revisit your life’s moments together.
- Stories connect generations – Share what you’ve learned with the people around you now, and the ones who’ll come after.
- Sharing brings loved ones closer – A single conversation can heal old misunderstandings and deepen a relationship in ways silence never could.
- Your legacy will never be lost – Once shared, a story becomes something that can be read, re-read, and passed on.
Your story is a gift. Let’s make sure it’s shared.
Every Story Starts Somewhere
I’ve created a few different ways to begin, so you can choose whatever suits your pace:
- Stories Between Us Conversation Cards
52 curated conversation starters to help you draw stories out of the people you love, one question at a time. - Digital Products
Thoughtfully designed prompts and free resources to spark memories and make storytelling simple. - Workshops
In-person sessions where you can explore, write, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Currently held on the Southern Gold Coast (workshop schedule coming soon).
Inspiration & Insights
Sharing your story should be accessible to everyone. That’s why I’ve created free resources with practical tools, memory prompts, and advice to help you start.
Explore my Freebies tab and Blog filled with:
- Helpful free resources to get you started
- Prompts to unlock memories and spark real conversations
- Tools to reflect on your life’s lessons and milestones
- Creative ways to bring your story to life
Your Story, Your Legacy
Don’t worry if you’re “not really a writer,” or if writing isn’t part of your plan at all. Sometimes just having those conversations and sharing your stories with loved ones is the point.
I’m here to help you have the conversations that matter, whether that means picking up a pen, picking up a set of conversation cards, or simply asking the right question at the right moment. Whether it’s your own story or someone else’s, I look forward to being part of it with you.
Lyndall x
Join a Community That Shares its Stories
Life Story Collective was built for people having the conversations that matter, whether you’re writing every word down or simply asking better questions over dinner. That’s even more meaningful when it happens inside a community. I’m building a network of people who share your love of preserving life’s precious moments.
Connect & Grow Together
- Follow along on Facebook and Instagram for life story prompts, storytelling tips, and clever ideas
- Meet like-minded storytellers at my face-to-face workshops
- Learn from others’ experiences and gain fresh perspectives on your own stories
- Celebrate milestones and find encouragement from people who understand your journey
Be Part of Something Special
Whether you’re just starting a conversation or deep into writing your story, you’ll find a welcoming space here. Join a workshop. Follow along online. Pick up a set of conversation cards. Become part of something that believes every story deserves to be told.
Ready to join? Follow us on Facebook or Instagram and join the email list via the form below, to be among the first to know about upcoming workshops and new releases! I promise not to spam you or sell your details – and you can unsubscribe any time.
It starts with a conversation. Let’s have it together.