Today, we’re diving into an essential topic that will elevate your family stories from good to unforgettable. We’re exploring the art of using ‘Scene’ and ‘Summary.”Just like a chef knowing when to add a dash of spice or a sprinkle of sugar, as family history writers, we need to understand when to use a scene or a summary. Are you ready to master this delicate balance? Watch today’s Storylines.
Sometimes with so much research its hard to see the stories that are hiding within. Our research can be big and cumbersome and overwhelming. As a whole our research is not a story, we have to learn how to breakdown that research so that we can see the story ideas. That’s what we learn to do in today’s Storylines.
Conflict is the mark of a great story?
But what about when your family history is full of boring peasants and farmers with no big conflict? How do we find a story with conflict?
In today’s Storylines, we’re offering up 5 tips to help you find conflict in your research, that you can use to shape into a page-turning narrative.
Hey there, fellow scribes! Welcome back to Storylines, where we dive deep into the art of family history storytelling.
Are you writing a birth to death tale of your ancestor’s life?
Is it coming off rather boring and dry?
In today’s Storylines, we look at an alternative that allows for a much more engaging and entertaining story.
Do you ever wonder which of all the storytelling techniques is most important to learn? Which one you should put at the top of your list for mastering. Today we discuss.
Last week we discussed what is the inciting incident and the importance in your story, along with 3 types of to consider. If you missed it click the link below to watch first. This week, I’ve got 6 tips for you to consider when crafting your inciting incident and placing it in just the right moment in your story to engage your reader and launch your plot.
One could say the scene that launches your ancestor’s story is one of the most important events you will need to decide on. So make sure you have a clear knowledge of the scene that catapults the story forward. In today’s video lesson we lay out 3 different types of inciting events to look for in your genealogy research to help you propel your story to success.
When attempting to tell the story of a family’s history, it can be difficult to fill in the blanks when details are missing. Through research and investigation, it is possible to piece together an accurate and engaging story of your family’s past, even when details are missing.
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Is your family history story stuck? It doesn’t have to be. Sometimes we lose our way and our family history stories get stuck. In today’s video, learn about the number one tool to help you get your story moving forward again.
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