Rocking out a good first draft doesn’t just happen it isn’t a matter of chance but rather a result of careful planning prior to writing. We constantly hear about writers
4 Steps to Structuring Story Scenes4 Steps to Structuring Story Scenes
If you’ve made the decision to use creative nonfiction to write your family history story then at some point, you’ll need to consider how you want to structure that story.
Two Minute Tip- Creating a WorkflowTwo Minute Tip- Creating a Workflow
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20 Reasons You Should Blog Your Family History Book20 Reasons You Should Blog Your Family History Book
I believe in the paper book especially when it comes to leaving a lasting legacy of our family history. Don’t get me wrong, I own an e-reader, and I love
6 Tips: Transport Readers to Your Ancestor’s World6 Tips: Transport Readers to Your Ancestor’s World
An important part of writing our ancestor’s stories is building the world where they lived. Building an authentic world is the key to transporting our readers back in time. It’s
Social History ResourcesSocial History Resources
History and social history are important ingredients in building the world and stories of your ancestors. Below is a list of resources to help you with that research. If you
Who Do You Think You Are? – What it Teaches Us About StoryWho Do You Think You Are? – What it Teaches Us About Story
I’ve been watching Who Do You Think You Are? How about you? I enjoy following the celebrities in their journey to discover their ancestors. Now what occurs to me about
How to Use Flashbacks EffectivelyHow to Use Flashbacks Effectively
Flashbacks are writing tools that allow the writer to give the reader a window into their past. They allow the writer to bring the past into the present. Family history
7 Tips to Formatting Dialogue7 Tips to Formatting Dialogue
Aside from struggling with re-creating dialogue, many family historians find formatting dialogue a little intimidating. It’s important to understand the techniques of writing your ancestor’s conversations and how to format
What Kind of Family History Should I Write?What Kind of Family History Should I Write?
Before you begin to write your family history stories, you have a couple of decisions to make. One of those decisions: What kind of nonfiction narrative do I wish to