Family historians are often contemplating what they will do with the copious amounts of research they have accumulated over the years. No question, writing stories is often the end goal.
Finding Time to WriteFinding Time to Write
Finding Time to Write We all struggle to find a few minutes in our day to write. Here are a few tip to aid you in identifying opportunities in your
Window to the Physical WorldWindow to the Physical World
Writing the physical world of our ancestors may seem impossible at times. We face two concerns, how do we know what it looked like and how do we bring that
The Tools of a Family History WriterThe Tools of a Family History Writer
One thing about writing, you don’t need a lot of tools to write, a pen and paper if you really think about it. However, we’ve come a long way from
How to Make Writing A HabitHow to Make Writing A Habit
How to Make Writing a Habit We all have rituals in our life. Every morning, I wake and make myself a cappuccino, not those want-to-be cappuccino in those plastic
What Were They Thinking?What Were They Thinking?
What Were They Thinking? You’re well aware by now of the importance social history plays in writing your family history stories. However, I’m not sure the family history writer is
Painting a Picture with CharacterizationPainting a Picture with Characterization
I believe it is possible for a family historian to bring their ancestors to life on the page, give them a face, emotions and motivations all while drawing from research,