Embark on your family history storytelling journey with clarity and purpose. In today’s post, we delve into the essential questions that lay the foundation for crafting compelling narratives from your ancestral past. Join us as we unravel the key inquiries that will guide you in outlining a story that resonates through generations. Let’s unlock the secrets of your family history tale together.
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.
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, you mix, and you prepare. So, why should your writing process be any different?
Today, we’re going to look at one of the most overlooked yet crucial ingredients in the recipe for a compelling family history narrative – prep time. Just as a chef sharpens his knives before cooking, a writer must also hone his thoughts, ideas, and research before setting pen to paper.
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 heart – the superpowers of short stories. Now, you might be wondering, Superpowers? In writing? Absolutely!
Short stories possess remarkable power. They can conjure up entire worlds, ignite emotions, and transport us to places far and wide, all within a limited number of words.
So, if you’re ready to find out just exactly how you can benefit from writing family history shorts, then stick with me and click the link below. Let’s start unraveling the magic hidden in those brief narratives, shall we?”
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 guide you through the various elements you should identify in advance of writing the scene and also introduce you to a couple of tools that make it easy and fun.
If you missed last week’s Scene vs Summary video you’ll find it here.
Here’s the three tools I reference in this video
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 not a story, we have to learn how to breakdown that research so that we can see the story ideas. That’s what we learn to do in today’s Storylines.
It’s one of the hardest things that new family history writers struggle with; how to show instead of tell. How do we turn our dry boring summary into an entertaining read. In today’s Storylines, we offer you a solution that’s not overwhelming. A solution you can apply to one sentence at a time. Grab today’s 3 tips, hear our examples and start showing instead of telling in your stories.
Do you ever wonder which of all the storytelling techniques is most important to learn? Which one you should put at the top of your list for mastering. Today we discuss.
Today, we’re exploring the differences between narrative essays and creative nonfiction narratives. Now these two may seem like two peas in a pod, but trust me when I say they have their own unique flavors. Join me in today’s Storylines and let’s take a closer look at the similarities and differences between these two powerful forms of storytelling.
Hey there, fellow scribes! Welcome back to my writer’s corner, where we dive deep into the art of family history storytelling. Today, we’re tackling a topic that’s essential for any budding writer: head hopping. You might be wondering, “What on earth is head hopping?” Well, fear not, because in this video, we’ll unravel the mysteries behind this sneaky technique and discover how to steer clear of its pitfalls. It’s like navigating a treacherous river, but with the right knowledge and guidance, you’ll be able to keep your readers engaged and immersed in your narrative. So grab your pens and notebooks, and let’s embark on this exciting journey together.