by Laura Hedgecock | Storytelling, Writing Advice, Writing and Sharing Memories
Mind mapping apps for writers can transform how you organize your research and ideas, but finding the right one for family history projects and stories proved challenging. Back in 2020, this led me to conduct an in-depth comparison of the top mind mapping software...
by Laura Hedgecock | Family History, Storytelling, Writing Advice, Writing and Sharing Memories
As they pen and share personal stories, perspectives from memoir and family history writers can vary, particularly in their approach to sensitive family topics. Do you ever wonder where your story ends and your family’s story begins? When you sit down to write...
by Laura Hedgecock | Family History, How-to, Journal writing, Writing and Sharing Memories, Writing Prompts
This fall, explore the theme of transformation to help you get your personal and family memories on paper. Use the following prompts about transformations to reflect on the times you’ve had personal changes or observed them in the world around you. Also use these...
by Laura Hedgecock | Family History, How-to, Writing and Sharing Memories
Choosing a font for your personal and family stories can be complicated. About a decade ago, I wrote an article entitled “What Font are You?” Looking back, I realize I only touched on how to choose the best font for personal and family stories. Of course, the old...
by Laura Hedgecock | How-to, Memories, Traditions, Writing Prompts
Here in the USA, most of us observe Memorial Day, but our traditions and Memorial Day memories differ greatly. What does Memorial Day mean to you? What recollections stand out to you? Take advantage of these ideas for reflecting on the holiday. Put pen to paper and...