THE DO'S & DON'TS OF STORY TELLING

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At Eternal Ink, we believe positivity always trumps negativity. Every life has hardships, setbacks, and moments of pain—but what defines a legacy is how those moments are transformed. Our goal is not to ignore the struggles, but to shine light on the wisdom gained through them. If you share a difficult or painful story, we’ll work with you to shape it into something uplifting, redemptive, or thought-provoking. As Viktor Frankl once said, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”

When writing your life story, focus on you—your growth, your choices, your insights—not on criticizing others. We encourage honesty, but also reflection, maturity, and compassion. The most powerful stories are those that reveal strength in the face of adversity without assigning blame or seeking revenge.

If any submitted content raises potential legal concerns—such as slander, libel, or identifying details about others—we reserve the right to request a signed release of liability before publication. In most cases, however, we’ll do our best to guide your story in a meaningful and respectful direction.

• Focus on your personal growth and experience
• Share lessons learned from hardship
• Be honest but thoughtful
• Uplift, inspire, and heal
• Let your voice be compassionate and strong

• Include defamatory or slanderous statements
• Use real names when speaking critically of others
• Focus solely on blame or negativity
• Share sensitive or private details about others without permission
• Forget the bigger picture—your story is your legacy