The best way to avoid interruptions …is with or 3-day virtual retreat. Set aside 3 days of instruction, learning and writing to finally make some progress on your ancestor’s story.
Lynn, thanks for answering my query. I love the time/money analogy, that helped a lot. I also don’t like turning people away so I’ll set some further boundaries.
Still like you glasses. I too have to wear them. Still getting used to mine.
That was so well put. Lots to take on board there. Thank you Lynn.
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.
Lynn, thanks for answering my query. I love the time/money analogy, that helped a lot. I also don’t like turning people away so I’ll set some further boundaries.
Still like you glasses. I too have to wear them. Still getting used to mine.
That was so well put. Lots to take on board there. Thank you Lynn.