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.
Author: Lynn
How a walk, colouring and reading can enhance your family history storiesHow a walk, colouring and reading can enhance your family history stories
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.
What is a Scene and How It’s Magic to Family History Stories?What is a Scene and How It’s Magic to Family History Stories?
Capturing your family history through scenes can be a powerful and magical way to retell the events of our ancestors’ lives. With the help of scenes, you can bring more life to your story and make it even more meaningful. Scenes are the best place to start when making that leap from a factual analytical writer to a more creative storyteller. In today’s video we discuss how scenes can transform your stories.
Comparing Your Writing to Others: Don’t Do It!Comparing Your Writing to Others: Don’t Do It!
Do you ever feel overwhelmed or discouraged when comparing your writing to others? It is too easy to look at someone else’s success, creativity and skill as a writer and become paralyzed with doubt and anxiety. While taking the time to learn from published writers can be beneficial, constantly judging your own work against theirs can limit your progress as a family history writer. By understanding why we do this — and learning how to break free of these mental traps — you will find yourself more open to creative possibilities while freeing up energy that was once wasted on unhelpful comparison. In this blog post, I’ll explain how constantly measuring our work against others can damage our own unique writing voices, as well as provide strategies for moving forward in developing these skills instead of getting stuck in comparison mode.
Fear Not: Overcoming Self Doubt to Write Your StoriesFear Not: Overcoming Self Doubt to Write Your Stories
Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough to write your family history? That you don’t have the skills or the confidence to put your stories down on paper (or computer)? If so, you’re not alone. Self-doubt is one of the main reasons people don’t write their family stories. In this post, we will talk about how to recognize and work with self-doubt, so you can write your family history with confidence!
Creating a Captivating Tale with Worldbuilding ToolsCreating a Captivating Tale with Worldbuilding Tools
It’s important to take the time to plan out your story world in advance of writing. With careful planning and attention to details you can create an immersive story world that can draw readers in. The story world can create a mood, reveal character and add tension to a story. Join us in today’s Storylines, as we look at how you can create a story that transports your reader back in time to the world of their ancestors.
How to Unlock Amazing Family Stories Through Descriptive Writing TechniquesHow to Unlock Amazing Family Stories Through Descriptive Writing Techniques
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.