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
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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
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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
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When attempting to tell the story of a family’s history, it can be difficult to fill in the blanks when details are missing. Through research and investigation, it is possible
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How, you say? Well consider a short story. In this week’s Storylines we compare short stories to novel-length narratives, and how they can benefit us as family history writers. See
How a walk, colouring and reading can enhance your family history storiesHow a walk, colouring and reading can enhance your family history stories
It takes more than just some writing skills to create entertaining family history stories. It takes creativity. But what if your creativity is lacking? No worries, you can actually develop
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Capturing your family history through scenes can be a powerful and magical way to retell the events of our ancestors’ lives. With the help of scenes, you can bring more