Sometimes the most powerful part of a story is not what is said outright, but what is left unsaid. In this video, I explore “the gap” as a silent story
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How to Choose the Ancestor You Write AboutHow to Choose the Ancestor You Write About
You’ve done the work. You have the binders, the photographs, the spreadsheet with three hundred names — and now you want to write, but you cannot pick which ancestor to
What I Look For First When I Read a DraftWhat I Look For First When I Read a Draft
Today, I want to let you in on a little secret. What I look for first when I read a draft. It might surprise you.
How to Return to Your Writing After the Holiday BreakHow to Return to Your Writing After the Holiday Break
The holidays can scatter our rhythms and quiet our pages — that’s normal. Returning to your writing isn’t about catching up or pushing hard; it’s about gently reopening the door
How to Move Through Resistance and Build a Rhythm That LastsHow to Move Through Resistance and Build a Rhythm That Lasts
Resistance isn’t a sign that something’s wrong. It’s a sign that something meaningful is trying to be written.Let’s explore how to move from hesitation into a steady creative rhythm.
Finding What You Need as a Writer: How to Know Your Next StepFinding What You Need as a Writer: How to Know Your Next Step
No two writers are ever in the exact same place, which is why there’s no one-size-fits-all program or plan. Today, let’s talk about how to understand where you are in
What’s your family history story really about?What’s your family history story really about?
The best stories don’t just tell us what happened—they reveal why it matters.In this Storylines episode, we’ll look beyond the surface events to discover the truth your story is trying
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
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