Today, let’s delve into an important topic that will truly elevate your storytelling skills – point of view. Discover the point of view that is most suited to writing family
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,
How to Uncover a Story’s Theme Through ConflictHow to Uncover a Story’s Theme Through Conflict
Have you ever stared at a puzzle, unsure where to start, until one piece catches your eye and suddenly the whole picture starts to make sense? Well, that’s what conflict
The Magic Formula for Solving Your Focused Writing WoesThe Magic Formula for Solving Your Focused Writing Woes
“Are you often overwhelmed by the writing process? Do you find it hard to stay motivated and focused, or struggle with efficiency? What if I told you there’s a Magic
6 Crucial Components for Crafting a Family History Scene6 Crucial Components for Crafting a Family History Scene
You probably heard before that in any given scene you need character, your ancestor, of course, and setting, but what else? Are you locking down all 6 key components in
How to Transition from Telling to ShowingHow to Transition from Telling to Showing
It’s not uncommon to start writing your family history stories using summary, telling our family history stories by summarizing our facts into paragraphs. But after a while we soon realize
How to Craft an Engaging Inciting IncidentHow to Craft an Engaging Inciting Incident
Last week we discussed what is the inciting incident and the importance in your story, along with 3 types of to consider. If you missed it click the link
Launching Your Story: Exploring the 3 Types of Inciting IncidentsLaunching Your Story: Exploring the 3 Types of Inciting Incidents
One could say the scene that launches your ancestor’s story is one of the most important events you will need to decide on. So make sure you have a clear
Understanding Story Editing: The 4 StagesUnderstanding Story Editing: The 4 Stages
Your first draft is complete now what? Understanding story editing, including the 4 stages of editing your draft and when to use them is critical at this stage. In today’s
How to Confidently Use Dialogue into Your Family History StoryHow to Confidently Use Dialogue into Your Family History Story
Are you a little afraid or intimidated about incorporating dialogue into your family history story. In today’s Storylines, we’ll discuss not only why it’s so important in your narratives but