Category: Writing Life

Accountability and Community: Proven Help You Achieve Your Writing GoalsAccountability and Community: Proven Help You Achieve Your Writing Goals



Maybe you’ve felt overwhelmed trying to balance research with storytelling, or you’ve just gotten stuck and let the project sit unfinished.

Have you ever started a family history writing project—completely motivated—only to watch that motivation fade away?

You’re not alone. Every writer faces this challenge regardless of whether you are writing profiles, memoirs, short stories or sagas, but here’s the good news: there’s a solution.

It’s not about working harder or forcing yourself to push through.
It’s about leaning into accountability and community.

In my latest Storylines video, I share how these two things can make all the difference—whether you’re writing ancestor profiles, memoirs, or a multi-generational saga.

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!