I’m getting ready to head to my ancestor’s town next week, but before I go, it’s important to have a research plan in place. Just as you would use
World BuildingWorld Building
I’ve been thinking a lot about my ancestor’s world as of late as I prepare to write the story of my 4th great grandfather. John Phelan immigrated from Kilkenny,
How to Fit Writing a Family History into Your LifeHow to Fit Writing a Family History into Your Life
Are you tired of saying some day? The number one excuse that I hear when it comes to writing family history stories besides not knowing how to start is
Ancestor Profiles: When there’s no time to write a bookAncestor Profiles: When there’s no time to write a book
How long does it take you to write 500 words? 1 hour? 2 hours? What if I told you that you could write your first ancestor story in the time
How Reading Can Improve Your Writing with 6 Actionable TipsHow Reading Can Improve Your Writing with 6 Actionable Tips
“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” —Stephen King I believe three things make you
How to Use Index Cards to Plot a Family HistoryHow to Use Index Cards to Plot a Family History
I’m known as a plotter. This means I love to outline my stories in great detail before I begin to write. For me, it’s like creating a road map of
Filling in the Details with Social HistoryFilling in the Details with Social History
When you write a family history story, you rely heavily on social history to fill in the descriptions and details of your ancestor’s life. Most likely the details we
Writing a Family History When You Don’t Have All the FactsWriting a Family History When You Don’t Have All the Facts
Probably the most commonly asked question throughout my online classes, speaking engagements, and workshops are how do I write my family history when I don’t have all the facts? What
Where Do I Begin and End My Ancestor’s StoryWhere Do I Begin and End My Ancestor’s Story
Often we are held back from writing our family history stories because we just don’t know where to start and in turn, where to end it. If we’ve managed to
Creating a Legacy Family History BookCreating a Legacy Family History Book
It’s time to stop procrastinating and start pulling your research into a family history book. Is the thought a little overwhelming? Not sure where to start? Here at The Family