You can spend years gathering records and still feel like you don’t have a story.Because research collects information—but story requires something more.
Month: March 2026
The Ancestor You Should Write About FirstThe Ancestor You Should Write About First
The hardest part of writing your family history isn’t the writing—it’s knowing where to begin.Let’s find the ancestor who’s already waiting for you.
The Myth of the Ordinary AncestorThe Myth of the Ordinary Ancestor
In this week’s episode of Storylines, we explore a belief many family historians carry with them: the idea that their ancestors were “just ordinary people.” But when we look more
The Secret to Writing Stories Your Grandchildren Will Actually ReadThe Secret to Writing Stories Your Grandchildren Will Actually Read
You don’t need more facts.You don’t need more time. You need one powerful shift that changes how you write your scenes — and today, I’m going to show you what