Today we’re looking at the moment your story starts. This is not your opening line, or first paragraph or even the first page, this is the moment that propels your ancestor in their journey. Let’s look at how to discover that moment in your story.
Category: Outlining
How to Overcome Your Creative ChaosHow to Overcome Your Creative Chaos
Welcome to “Overcoming Creative Chaos,” this session is tailored to help you untangle the complexities of writing and discover clarity in your creative process. Together, we’ll explore powerful techniques for decluttering the bits and bobs of storytelling. Let’s turn your chaos into a compelling, organized blueprint.
3 Questions to Ask Before You Plot Your Family History Story3 Questions to Ask Before You Plot Your Family History Story
Embark on your family history storytelling journey with clarity and purpose. In today’s post, we delve into the essential questions that lay the foundation for crafting compelling narratives from your ancestral past. Join us as we unravel the key inquiries that will guide you in outlining a story that resonates through generations. Let’s unlock the secrets of your family history tale together.
Do you know the difference between plot and story?Do you know the difference between plot and story?
Imagine a plot as the carefully laid path winding through a forest, leading your readers on a journey through time and emotion. Story, on the other hand, is the very heart of the forest—the trees, the whispers of the wind, the tales that linger in the air, waiting to be discovered. Join us as we delve deep into the essence of plot and story, exploring how these elements intertwine to breathe life into your family history narratives.
Launching Your Story: Exploring the 3 Types of Inciting IncidentsLaunching Your Story: Exploring the 3 Types of Inciting Incidents
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.
How to Overcome the Stumbling Blocks in Your Story OutlineHow to Overcome the Stumbling Blocks in Your Story Outline
Over the last several weeks we’ve discussed outlining our family history stories, from the benefits of an outline to the steps to getting started. This week we will look at those stumbling blocks that might be keeping you from creating a successful story outline.
Introducing 5 Steps to Outlining Your Ancestor’s StoryIntroducing 5 Steps to Outlining Your Ancestor’s Story
Last week we discussed the importance and benefits of creating an outline for your story. This week, we move on to identifying the 5 steps that you can take towards building that outline.
What Happens Next?What Happens Next?
Do you stare at the screen and wonder what happens next in your story? Would you like to be able to sit down each and every day and know exactly what to write? Today’s Storylines is all about fixing this problem. Be sure to watch.
