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
Why Your Relatives Hate Reading Their Family HistoryWhy Your Relatives Hate Reading Their Family History
Does your family object to reading their family history? Do you get the big eye roll when you offer them a story you wrote or an opportunity to preview a
When Another Necktie Just Won’t Do! (Gift Idea)When Another Necktie Just Won’t Do! (Gift Idea)
This Father’s Day the best gift you could offer your father is the commitment to write his story. Ok, before I hear a big collective sigh out there because you
The Three Spaces to Organizing Your Family History WritingThe Three Spaces to Organizing Your Family History Writing
Whether you’ve started writing your family history book or you’re still in the ‘thinking about it” stage, the process can be a tad overwhelming. As family history writers we have
When to Write about a Family SecretWhen to Write about a Family Secret
We all have them – secrets. Every family history has their share of secrets and as family historians, we generally will stumble across a few in our research. Uncovering a
Writing a Family History MysteryWriting a Family History Mystery
As genealogists, many of us consider ourselves family history detectives, sleuthing through clue after clue uncovering the lives of our ancestors. You’ll often find me encouraging you to take the
Cooking Up a Satisfying SceneCooking Up a Satisfying Scene
Like a good pot of soup on a cold’s winter’s day, every family history scene requires some essential ingredients to make them successful. Without a tasty broth, some colourful veggies,