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
Maximizing Writing Potential in a Minimum Amount of TimeMaximizing Writing Potential in a Minimum Amount of Time
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
What is a Scene and How It’s Magic to Family History Stories?What is a Scene and How It’s Magic to Family History Stories?
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
Comparing Your Writing to Others: Don’t Do It!Comparing Your Writing to Others: Don’t Do It!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed or discouraged when comparing your writing to others? It is too easy to look at someone else’s success, creativity and skill as a writer and
Fear Not: Overcoming Self Doubt to Write Your StoriesFear Not: Overcoming Self Doubt to Write Your Stories
Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough to write your family history? That you don’t have the skills or the confidence to put your stories down on paper
Creating a Captivating Tale with Worldbuilding ToolsCreating a Captivating Tale with Worldbuilding Tools
It’s important to take the time to plan out your story world in advance of writing. With careful planning and attention to details you can create an immersive story world