Do your ancestors feel like cardboard cutouts—going through the motions but leaving no lasting impact? Let’s change that. In today’s crash course, I’m sharing five quick hacks to make your
Where You Are in Your Writing Journey & Next StepsWhere You Are in Your Writing Journey & Next Steps
Lynn Palermo’s Storylines presentation categorizes writers into five types based on a quiz: scene collectors, over explainers, solo scribblers, idea hoppers, and perfection paralyzers. Each type has distinct challenges and
Mastering Storytelling One Piece at a TimeMastering Storytelling One Piece at a Time
Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of writing your ancestor’s stories? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll break down the storytelling process into simple, manageable steps—so you can stop stressing
Just the Facts? Emotion is BetterJust the Facts? Emotion is Better
Welcome to Storylines! In today’s video, we’re exploring a question that comes up all the time: Is sharing the facts enough when telling family stories? We’ll look at the difference
Building a Family History Book Without The OverwhelmBuilding a Family History Book Without The Overwhelm
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed trying to piece together your family’s story into a book? Yeah, me too—and that’s exactly why we’re here today.If turning generations of memories into
How to Write a Scene From Memory and ResearchHow to Write a Scene From Memory and Research
Got an ancestry story or a memory that lives in fragments? Maybe a scent, a photo, a phrase? Today, I’ll show you how to take that spark and build it
How to Discover the Moment Your Story StartsHow to Discover the Moment Your Story Starts
Today we’re looking at the moment your story starts. This is not your opening line, or first paragraph or even the first page, this is the moment that propels your
How to Weave Memoir and Family History NarrativesHow to Weave Memoir and Family History Narratives
Today, we’re diving into how weaving memoir with family history can bring your ancestors’ stories—and your own—vividly to life.
How to Find the Heart of Your Life StoryHow to Find the Heart of Your Life Story
Every powerful memoir has a deeper message—a theme that gives it meaning and emotional resonance. In this presentation, we’ll explore how to uncover the heart of your story so your