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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
