Adding Events
What if I only know an approximate date?
Estimates are better than leaving important events out.
Approximate dates are okay
A year or month-and-year is often enough to place an important chapter on the timeline.
The goal is not perfect archival precision. The goal is a readable, meaningful life map.
Rules of Thumb
- Use the closest year you remember.
- Add the month only if it helps the story.
- Do not leave major life chapters out because the exact date is missing.
Common Mistakes
- Skipping important events because the day is unknown.
- Inventing false precision instead of using an honest approximation.
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Should this be a single event or a date range?
Use ranges for longer chapters and single dates for milestones.
Start Here
The easiest way to begin is by adding the biggest chapters of your life first.
How do I add an event?
Create a short title, choose the right category, and add a date or date range.