She was born, she crossed, she grew old.That’s the record. Where’s the story? In today’s Storylines, we find the emotional arc in your first draft.
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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
The Best Holiday Writing Prompts for Family HistoriansThe Best Holiday Writing Prompts for Family Historians
This week I’m revealing some of my all-time favorite writing prompts to help you write some of those precious memories and preserve them for generations to come. Download your Prompts
How to Share Family Stories during the HolidaysHow to Share Family Stories during the Holidays
In just 15 minutes a day over 5 days you could write a small family story scene that could be shared in some interesting ways over the holiday season. Watch
Incorporating Prep Time into Your Writing RoutineIncorporating Prep Time into Your Writing Routine
You know, writing is a lot like baking a cake. You don’t just throw all the ingredients into the oven and hope for the best, do you? No, you measure,
How much research do I need to start writing?How much research do I need to start writing?
As a professional family history writing coach, I understand that diving into your ancestral past can be both exciting and overwhelming. One of the most common questions I get is,