You know that feeling: when the fog of genealogical facts and documents finally lifts, revealing a vivid story about one of your ancestors. It’s an amazing experience to uncover these detailed stories that can seem lost in time! Descriptive writing techniques are powerful tools for family historians looking to dig into their family’s past. They can help bring ancient events alive, capturing the sights, smells and emotions associated with bygone eras. In this post, we’ll look at some tried and true methods for unlocking incredible family history stories through descriptive writing.
How to Unlock Amazing Family Stories Through Descriptive Writing Techniques
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Thank you for sharing. Great tips to get started.
Thanks
Is there a source you would recommend to help with descriptive words? Also I am having a difficult time finding what life was life in a small town in Slovenia in the late 1800’s ,any suggestions?I am excited to get started with some help this time!
A thesaurus is your best friend. https://www.thesaurus.com/