It’s not uncommon to start writing your family history stories using summary, telling our family history stories by summarizing our facts into paragraphs. But after a while we soon realize this does not make for an engaging story and we need to learn how to show rather then always tell. Today, we gathered together some tips to help you learn how to transition your writing from telling to showing.
Last week we discussed what is the inciting incident and the importance in your story, along with 3 types of to consider. If you missed it click the link below to watch first. This week, I’ve got 6 tips for you to consider when crafting your inciting incident and placing it in just the right moment in your story to engage your reader and launch your plot.
One could say the scene that launches your ancestor’s story is one of the most important events you will need to decide on. So make sure you have a clear knowledge of the scene that catapults the story forward. In today’s video lesson we lay out 3 different types of inciting events to look for in your genealogy research to help you propel your story to success.
Your first draft is complete now what? Understanding story editing, including the 4 stages of editing your draft and when to use them is critical at this stage. In today’s Storylines, we look at the 4 stages of editing your manuscript. Learn how to present a polished story to your readers by ensuring you walk your draft through this process.
Are you a little afraid or intimidated about incorporating dialogue into your family history story. In today’s Storylines, we’ll discuss not only why it’s so important in your narratives but how to use it with confidence.
When attempting to tell the story of a family’s history, it can be difficult to fill in the blanks when details are missing. Through research and investigation, it is possible to piece together an accurate and engaging story of your family’s past, even when details are missing.
How, you say? Well consider a short story. In this week’s Storylines we compare short stories to novel-length narratives, and how they can benefit us as family history writers. See you inside.
It takes more than just some writing skills to create entertaining family history stories. It takes creativity. But what if your creativity is lacking? No worries, you can actually develop your creativity. We all have it in us. In today’s video, learn how to develop your creativity and enhance your family history stories with a few simple tasks.
