Author: Lynn

How to Find the Heart of Your Life StoryHow to Find the Heart of Your Life Story



Every powerful memoir has a deeper message—a theme that gives it meaning and emotional resonance. In this presentation, we’ll explore how to uncover the heart of your story so your memoir not only reflects your life, but truly connects with your readers.

If you missed our first video in this memoir series, check out identifying the turning points in your memoir. You can watch it here. How to Start Writing Your Memoir

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 fade away?

You’re not alone. Every writer faces this challenge regardless of whether you are writing profiles, memoirs, short stories or sagas, but here’s the good news: there’s a solution.

It’s not about working harder or forcing yourself to push through.
It’s about leaning into accountability and community.

In my latest Storylines video, I share how these two things can make all the difference—whether you’re writing ancestor profiles, memoirs, or a multi-generational saga.