If you're looking to create a narrative from your own memories, here are a few tips from Reading Eggs and Reedsy :
At , just as the file name suggests, the camera didn't catch a sleigh. Instead, it captured a tiny, frantic movement near the base of the Christmas tree. A stray kitten, lured in by the smell of leftover ham and the warmth of the radiator, had squeezed through a loose vent in the floor. IMG_20201225_203640_588mp4
: Move from the Beginning to a Turning Point, and finally to a Resolution. If you're looking to create a narrative from
Leo, a seven-year-old with a penchant for detective novels, wasn't looking for sugar plums. He was looking for proof. He had set up his tablet—the very one that recorded your video—near the fireplace to catch the "big guy" in the act. : Move from the Beginning to a Turning
: Every good story needs a hurdle, whether it’s a character fighting the odds or a "coming of age" moment.
: Use a compelling visual from that night to ground your opening.
Do you remember when that video was taken? I can help you weave those specific details into a more personal tale.