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10 Essential Tips: Bring Your Ancestor’s Journey to Life10 Essential Tips: Bring Your Ancestor’s Journey to Life

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 | LynnLynn | 0 Comments | 11:56 pm


Last week we looked the character arc, you can watch it here. Before we dive into today’s video which continues our conversation on this important element of story, let’s talk

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Names to Narratives: Creating Character Arcs for AncestorsNames to Narratives: Creating Character Arcs for Ancestors

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 | LynnLynn | 0 Comments | 10:16 am


Welcome to our video on Creating Compelling Character Arcs! Whether you’re an aspiring writer or a seasoned storyteller, developing dynamic character arcs is key to engaging your audience. In this

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We were on a break…But it’s time to reignite your writingWe were on a break…But it’s time to reignite your writing

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 | LynnLynn | 3 Comments | 11:56 pm


Summer is in the rear view mirror and fall is here. That often means reconnecting with our writing after taking a break. If you were on a break these past

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How to Keep Growing as a Family History StorytellerHow to Keep Growing as a Family History Storyteller

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 | LynnLynn | 0 Comments | 11:55 pm


Are you ready to evolve as a writer? In this week’s edition of Storylines, we’ll explore key strategies to help you grow your skills, embrace new challenges, and become the

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Learn How To Add Depth to Story with Your Ancestor’s AgeLearn How To Add Depth to Story with Your Ancestor’s Age

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 | LynnLynn | 2 Comments | 11:59 pm


Today’s discussion is all about how age influences character development in our writing. It’s more than just a number; it’s a dynamic element that can shape your ancestors’ perspectives, decisions,

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How the Messy First Draft is the Road to RevisionHow the Messy First Draft is the Road to Revision

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 | LynnLynn | 0 Comments | 11:54 pm


Today, we’re diving into the beautiful chaos of first drafts. They might be messy, full of plot holes, and teeming with undeveloped characters, but that’s their magic. First drafts are

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How to Really Understand Showing and TellingHow to Really Understand Showing and Telling

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 | LynnLynn | 0 Comments | 11:55 pm


Show, Don’t Tell you’ve heard it from me, perhaps other writing teachers, in books and on blogs across the internet. But what does it really mean? In today’s Storylines, we

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What the heck is subtext?What the heck is subtext?

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024 | LynnLynn | 0 Comments | 11:56 pm


Unlock the hidden layers of your writing in our latest lesson, “Writing Between the Lines: Understanding Subtext. Dive into the art of subtext and discover how to convey powerful emotions

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Why are your ancestors speaking?Why are your ancestors speaking?

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 | LynnLynn | 0 Comments | 11:54 pm


In last week’s episode of Storylines, How to Bring Your Ancestor’s Unique Voice to the Page we discussed the 4 elements that help give your ancestor a distinct voice. This

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How to Bring Your Ancestor’s Unique Voice to the PageHow to Bring Your Ancestor’s Unique Voice to the Page

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 | LynnLynn | 3 Comments | 11:58 pm


In this week’s video, we delve into the art of bringing your ancestor’s voice to life on the page. Join us as we unravel the intricate elements that writers employ

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