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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Do you know the difference between plot and story?Do you know the difference between plot and story?
Imagine a plot as the carefully laid path winding through a forest, leading your readers on a journey through time and emotion. Story, on the other hand, is the very
Discovering When and Where to Do Your Best WritingDiscovering When and Where to Do Your Best Writing
Your environment can have powerful effect on your writing productivity. Today, we look where and when to write and how your choice can help motivate and sustain your writing routine.
Incorporating Prep Time into Your Writing RoutineIncorporating Prep Time into Your Writing Routine
You know, writing is a lot like baking a cake. You don’t just throw all the ingredients into the oven and hope for the best, do you? No, you measure,
How to Turn Writing Dreams into Daily Doing: 3 StepsHow to Turn Writing Dreams into Daily Doing: 3 Steps
Hello, aspiring writers! Last week we discuss Transforming Dreams into Tangible Goals. We know the journey from dreaming about writing to actually putting pen to paper can feel like climbing
How to Transform Writing Dreams into Tangible GoalsHow to Transform Writing Dreams into Tangible Goals
As the curtain falls on this year, it’s time to take a moment to celebrate our triumphs, envision grand dreams for 2024, and transform those dreams into achievable targets. Don’t
The Superpowers of Short StoriesThe Superpowers of Short Stories
Welcome back to our cozy corner of the web where we explore the magic of writing. Today, we are going to delve into a topic that’s truly close to my
How to Outline the Scenes in Your Ancestor’s StoryHow to Outline the Scenes in Your Ancestor’s Story
In this video, we’re going to delve into why you should embrace outlining your scenes but also some of the basics of outlining a scene in your ancestor’s story. We’ll
Finding the Seeds of a Story in Your ResearchFinding the Seeds of a Story in Your Research
Sometimes with so much research its hard to see the stories that are hiding within. Our research can be big and cumbersome and overwhelming. As a whole our research is
Where do I begin and end my ancestor’s story?Where do I begin and end my ancestor’s story?
Hey there, fellow scribes! Welcome back to Storylines, where we dive deep into the art of family history storytelling. Are you writing a birth to death tale of your ancestor’s