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What is a Scene and How It’s Magic to Family History Stories?What is a Scene and How It’s Magic to Family History Stories?



Capturing your family history through scenes can be a powerful and magical way to retell the events of our ancestors’ lives. With the help of scenes, you can bring more life to your story and make it even more meaningful. Scenes are the best place to start when making that leap from a factual analytical writer to a more creative storyteller.  In today’s video we discuss how scenes can transform your stories. 

How to Unlock Amazing Family Stories Through Descriptive Writing TechniquesHow to Unlock Amazing Family Stories Through Descriptive Writing Techniques



You know that feeling: when the fog of genealogical facts and documents finally lifts, revealing a vivid story about one of your ancestors. It’s an amazing experience to uncover these detailed stories that can seem lost in time! Descriptive writing techniques are powerful tools for family historians looking to dig into their family’s past. They can help bring ancient events alive, capturing the sights, smells and emotions associated with bygone eras. In this post, we’ll look at some tried and true methods for unlocking incredible family history stories through descriptive writing.