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...
by Laura Hedgecock | Family History, Storytelling, Writing and Sharing Memories
It’s clear that a focus—if not the focus—of RootsTech 2024 is using AI for research and storytelling. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inescapable, whether or not we’re ready. As FamilySearch CEO, Steve Rockwood, said in his opening remarks, industry leaders planned to...
by Laura Hedgecock | Family History, Writing and Sharing Memories
Thinking about attending the RootsTech 2024 virtual conference? Here’s what you need to know. (If you’re not, keep reading. It offers some valuable education for family storytellers. And it’s FREE.) As I pack my bags for a week in beautiful Salt Lake City to attend...
by Laura Hedgecock | How-to, Storytelling, Writing and Sharing Memories
Did you know that mind maps can help you with storytelling? Mind Maps are Visual Thinking Tools In case you aren’t familiar with them, mind maps are visual thinking tools which represent ideas graphically. They are really a brainstorm on steroids. Usually, they start...