Stop trying to write your whole story at once. Story isn’t something you tell from beginning to end — it’s built one scene at a time. In this episode, we’ll
Author: Lynn
Start Where The Heart Pulls: How to Start Writing a StoryStart Where The Heart Pulls: How to Start Writing a Story
You don’t have to know where your family story begins — just where it calls to you. In this week’s Storylines, we’ll explore how following your heart can be the
What’s your family history story really about?What’s your family history story really about?
The best stories don’t just tell us what happened—they reveal why it matters.In this Storylines episode, we’ll look beyond the surface events to discover the truth your story is trying
The Magic Moments – Why Readers Remember Scenes Not TimelinesThe Magic Moments – Why Readers Remember Scenes Not Timelines
The Magic Moments: Readers don’t carry timelines in their hearts—they carry scenes. In this week’s Storylines, I’ll share why it’s the powerful moments, not the dates, that linger in memory.
Why Your Family History Stories Fall FlatWhy Your Family History Stories Fall Flat
You’ve spent hours, maybe years, gathering the details of your family’s past. You know the names, the dates, the milestones. But when you put it on the page, something’s missing.
When Too Much Description is Really Too MuchWhen Too Much Description is Really Too Much
Ever find your prose bogged down by page‑after‑page of lush detail? In today’s Storyline, we’ll explore exactly when ‘more’ becomes ‘too much’ and share simple strategies to keep your writing
Too Many Ancestors? How to Find the Right OneToo Many Ancestors? How to Find the Right One
Too many ancestors, too little direction? In this quick 5‑minute video, I’ll share a simple, three‑step framework—impact, available detail, and emotional resonance—to help you instantly zero in on the perfect
How to Avoid the Info DumpHow to Avoid the Info Dump
Hey there, storytellers, today we’re tackling a writing trap that slows down even the most exciting narratives: the dreaded info dump. Click play on video below and I’ll share five
How to Maintain Your Writing Momentum Through the Summer MonthsHow to Maintain Your Writing Momentum Through the Summer Months
Are you struggling to maintain your writing routine through the summer months. This week Lynn shares 5 tips to help you enjoy the summer and still keep a writing habit.