Does your family object to reading their family history? Do you get the big eye roll when you offer them a story you wrote or an opportunity to preview a
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When Another Necktie Just Won’t Do! (Gift Idea)When Another Necktie Just Won’t Do! (Gift Idea)
This Father’s Day the best gift you could offer your father is the commitment to write his story. Ok, before I hear a big collective sigh out there because you
The Three Spaces to Organizing Your Family History WritingThe Three Spaces to Organizing Your Family History Writing
Whether you’ve started writing your family history book or you’re still in the ‘thinking about it” stage, the process can be a tad overwhelming. As family history writers we have
When to Write about a Family SecretWhen to Write about a Family Secret
We all have them – secrets. Every family history has their share of secrets and as family historians, we generally will stumble across a few in our research. Uncovering a
Writing a Family History MysteryWriting a Family History Mystery
As genealogists, many of us consider ourselves family history detectives, sleuthing through clue after clue uncovering the lives of our ancestors. You’ll often find me encouraging you to take the
Cooking Up a Satisfying SceneCooking Up a Satisfying Scene
Like a good pot of soup on a cold’s winter’s day, every family history scene requires some essential ingredients to make them successful. Without a tasty broth, some colourful veggies,
Tips and Tools for a Rocking First DraftTips and Tools for a Rocking First Draft
Rocking out a good first draft doesn’t just happen it isn’t a matter of chance but rather a result of careful planning prior to writing. We constantly hear about writers
4 Steps to Structuring Story Scenes4 Steps to Structuring Story Scenes
If you’ve made the decision to use creative nonfiction to write your family history story then at some point, you’ll need to consider how you want to structure that story.
Two Minute Tip- Creating a WorkflowTwo Minute Tip- Creating a Workflow
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20 Reasons You Should Blog Your Family History Book20 Reasons You Should Blog Your Family History Book
I believe in the paper book especially when it comes to leaving a lasting legacy of our family history. Don’t get me wrong, I own an e-reader, and I love