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Category: Writing Life
The Gift of Learning: How to Grow Your Storytelling SkillsThe Gift of Learning: How to Grow Your Storytelling Skills
There’s no better gift you can give yourself than the gift of learning. Whether you’re just beginning your storytelling journey or ready to take it to the next level, building your skills is transformative. Let’s explore how you can grow as a storyteller in 2025.
How to Keep Growing as a Family History StorytellerHow to Keep Growing as a Family History Storyteller
Are you ready to evolve as a writer? In this week’s edition of Storylines, we’ll explore key strategies to help you grow your skills, embrace new challenges, and become the best storyteller you can be.
Writing Feeling Stuck? 3 Strategies to Find Your Motivation AgainWriting Feeling Stuck? 3 Strategies to Find Your Motivation Again
We all find ourselves there at some point. At that time in our writing when the motivation has left us and all we are left with is the hard work. Join me in today’s Storylines for 3 strategies to reignite your writing spark.
Discovering When and Where to Do Your Best WritingDiscovering When and Where to Do Your Best Writing
Your environment can have powerful effect on your writing productivity. Today, we look where and when to write and how your choice can help motivate and sustain your writing routine.
Incorporating Prep Time into Your Writing RoutineIncorporating Prep Time into Your Writing Routine
You know, writing is a lot like baking a cake. You don’t just throw all the ingredients into the oven and hope for the best, do you? No, you measure, you mix, and you prepare. So, why should your writing process be any different?
Today, we’re going to look at one of the most overlooked yet crucial ingredients in the recipe for a compelling family history narrative – prep time. Just as a chef sharpens his knives before cooking, a writer must also hone his thoughts, ideas, and research before setting pen to paper.
How to Turn Writing Dreams into Daily Doing: 3 StepsHow to Turn Writing Dreams into Daily Doing: 3 Steps
Hello, aspiring writers! Last week we discuss Transforming Dreams into Tangible Goals. We know the journey from dreaming about writing to actually putting pen to paper can feel like climbing an insurmountable mountain. But here’s the good news: it’s doable in 3 steps. In today’s Storylines, we’ll unravel those 3 steps to help you achieve your “writing dreams” in 2024.
How to Transform Writing Dreams into Tangible GoalsHow to Transform Writing Dreams into Tangible Goals
As the curtain falls on this year, it’s time to take a moment to celebrate our triumphs, envision grand dreams for 2024, and transform those dreams into achievable targets.
Don’t miss out on today’s episode of “Storylines”. We’ve got a special treat for you – six thought-provoking questions that will kickstart your goal planning journey for 2024. Click, watch, and let’s start crafting your future together!
When writing a family history story which writing skill is the most important?When writing a family history story which writing skill is the most important?
Do you ever wonder which of all the storytelling techniques is most important to learn? Which one you should put at the top of your list for mastering. Today we discuss.
How much research do I need to start writing?How much research do I need to start writing?
As a professional family history writing coach, I understand that diving into your ancestral past can be both exciting and overwhelming. One of the most common questions I get is, “How much research do I need to start writing a family history story?” Today, we’re going to tackle this question head-on, providing you with practical tips and insights to help kick-start your journey into writing your ancestor’s stories. So, whether you’re at the beginning stages or already knee-deep, this video will provide valuable guidance on balancing research with storytelling.
Email Me Your Questions!
If you have any questions about family history writing, I’d love to hear from you. Whether you need help getting started with your project or have specific queries about a particular aspect of family history writing, please feel free to reach out. I’ll respond to you personally and your question may be answered in our next Storylines.
You can email me directly at lynn@familyhistorywritingstudio.com