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Thanks, Lynn.
Very timely presentation. After all of this time “sheltering in,” I’ve finally been able to resume my story writing efforts, although, I have been doing research somewhat often along the way, which, as you know, is that never-ending trail that affects all of us! I think what you’ve said about having a filled calendar with things to do vs. a relatively empty calendar is right on. In addition to a calendar, I’ve usually kept an “to-do” list and have slacked off on that, too; but I have been entering notes to write this story or finish that story, or even make this a story instead of pretty much a statement of facts! The challenge for the latter is not only pulling the pieces together into story form, but also to make sure I am including my references from the original writing – making sure they are all there and in the right order, or that I don’t accidentally remove them while moving or removing sentences and paragraphs.
Lynn, thanks for the encourage. I have collected the necessry information, made the outlike etc but am stuck. Is there a way to engage reader without extensive dialog?
eg. am greatgrandfather was a Irish immigrant who was hired by Wester Union to install telegraph lines behnd the Union Army. I have further information on this but see no place for dialog
We all have them – secrets. Every family history has their share of secrets and as family historians, we generally will stumble across a few in our research. Uncovering a
Thanks, Lynn.
Very timely presentation. After all of this time “sheltering in,” I’ve finally been able to resume my story writing efforts, although, I have been doing research somewhat often along the way, which, as you know, is that never-ending trail that affects all of us! I think what you’ve said about having a filled calendar with things to do vs. a relatively empty calendar is right on. In addition to a calendar, I’ve usually kept an “to-do” list and have slacked off on that, too; but I have been entering notes to write this story or finish that story, or even make this a story instead of pretty much a statement of facts! The challenge for the latter is not only pulling the pieces together into story form, but also to make sure I am including my references from the original writing – making sure they are all there and in the right order, or that I don’t accidentally remove them while moving or removing sentences and paragraphs.
Lynn, thanks for the encourage. I have collected the necessry information, made the outlike etc but am stuck. Is there a way to engage reader without extensive dialog?
eg. am greatgrandfather was a Irish immigrant who was hired by Wester Union to install telegraph lines behnd the Union Army. I have further information on this but see no place for dialog
Susan Hart, member of master writing group
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