Struggling to keep your research, writing, and citations organized? In this video, we’ll show you how to create a seamless writing workflow that keeps everything in sync—so you can focus
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Accountability and Community: Proven Help You Achieve Your Writing GoalsAccountability and Community: Proven Help You Achieve Your Writing Goals
Maybe you’ve felt overwhelmed trying to balance research with storytelling, or you’ve just gotten stuck and let the project sit unfinished. Have you ever started a family history writing project—completely motivated—only to watch that motivation
The Gift of Learning: How to Grow Your Storytelling SkillsThe Gift of Learning: How to Grow Your Storytelling Skills
There’s no better gift you can give yourself than the gift of learning. Whether you’re just beginning your storytelling journey or ready to take it to the next level, building
How to Share Family Stories during the HolidaysHow to Share Family Stories during the Holidays
In just 15 minutes a day over 5 days you could write a small family story scene that could be shared in some interesting ways over the holiday season. Watch
3 Tips for Connecting Social Movements to Your Ancestor’s Story3 Tips for Connecting Social Movements to Your Ancestor’s Story
“This week, we’re building on our Storylines video from last we about identifying the various social movements that occurred during your ancestor’s lifetime. This week we have 3 tips for
Identifying the Social Movements of Your Ancestor’s LifeIdentifying the Social Movements of Your Ancestor’s Life
“Get ready to dive into the world your ancestors lived in! In this video, we’ll explore social movements and how identifying the movements of your ancestor’s time is an important
10 Essential Tips: Bring Your Ancestor’s Journey to Life10 Essential Tips: Bring Your Ancestor’s Journey to Life
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
Learn How To Add Depth to Story with Your Ancestor’s AgeLearn How To Add Depth to Story with Your Ancestor’s Age
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,
How the Messy First Draft is the Road to RevisionHow the Messy First Draft is the Road to Revision
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
What the heck is subtext?What the heck is subtext?
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