We now know that dialogue is an important element to good scene writing. However, it doesn’t remove our apprehension about using it in our family history stories. It becomes a
Day: March 8, 2015
Enriching Your Story with HistoryEnriching Your Story with History
In the Getting Ready to Write and Authentic Ancestors workbooks, I mentioned historical timelines and their importance in organizing your research and writing your ancestor’s stories. Not only is it important to map your
Turning Back TimeTurning Back Time
When compiling a family history story, writers often get tripped up by time. They start writing and quickly find themselves time traveling and before you know it the flashback has
Starting at the EndStarting at the End
All stories must end in a different place from where they began. Family history stories are no different. They are not obligated to stop at the conclusion of a life,
The Writer’s NotebookThe Writer’s Notebook
The writer’s notebook, it’s not a diary or a journal but a valuable tool to help you develop your writing skills. It’s a place to be a writer. A writer’s
5 Reasons You Should Be Writing Your Family History5 Reasons You Should Be Writing Your Family History
Family historians are often contemplating what they will do with the copious amounts of research they have accumulated over the years. No question, writing stories is often the end goal.
Finding Time to WriteFinding Time to Write
Finding Time to Write We all struggle to find a few minutes in our day to write. Here are a few tip to aid you in identifying opportunities in your
Window to the Physical WorldWindow to the Physical World
Writing the physical world of our ancestors may seem impossible at times. We face two concerns, how do we know what it looked like and how do we bring that
The Tools of a Family History WriterThe Tools of a Family History Writer
One thing about writing, you don’t need a lot of tools to write, a pen and paper if you really think about it. However, we’ve come a long way from