How to Write Personal Stories: Perspectives from Memoir and Family History
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...
RootsTech 2024 Focuses on AI for Research and Storytelling
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...
4 Ways Mind Maps Help With Storytelling and Writing
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...
Easter Memories and Why You Should Write about Them
My Easter memories probably differ from yours—unless you are my sister. That’s because our memories reflect the time and places we grew up in, our family and religious traditions, and a slew of other factors. Sharing our childhood memories is a great way to help loved...
Why It’s a Mistake to Only Tell Happy Stories
We want our legacies to be positive. However, it’s a mistake to only tell happy stories. We miss out on opportunities to cement connections. Recently I wrote the following on social media. As I studied countless images of myself in various historical and...
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Put the episodes of the past to paper.
We all have stories to share with our children and grandchildren. Whether it’s a proud moment, memories of grandparents, or a lesson you’ve learned, Memories of Me: A Complete Guide to Telling and Sharing the Stories of Your Life helps you put the episodes of your past onto paper and share them with loved ones.
