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Writing
How to Write a Must-Read Memoir for Your Family
Preserve your legacy and your family's stories with a guided autobiography. Richard Campbell shares three easy steps, plus 10 themes for your memoir.
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How to Write a Genealogy Research Report
Writing a research report about your ancestor will take your genealogy search to the next level. We'll show you how to compose one in six simple steps.
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Genealogy Q&A: Can You Copyright a Family History Book Idea? Premium
Say you've heard a great family history book idea from a friend. Can you legally use it? One seasoned genealogist weighs in.
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How to Self-Publish Your Family History Book
Itching to write your family history? Learn the pros and cons of the various methods for publishing your genealogy here.
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6 Tips for Writing Your Life Story
Nobody can tell your own story as well as you. Here's how to get started transforming your memories into memoirs.
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3 Family History Book Ideas (and How to Create Them)
Share your genealogical discoveries—and preserve your work for future generations— with these DIY family history book projects.
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Start Spreading the News: Write a Family Newsletter
Reconnect with your family and friends by sending an informative, engaging family newsletter—these tips will show you how.
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30 Daily Tips to Jumpstart Your Family History Writing Project
It's November, which means it's time for our annual Family History Writing Challenge! Inspired by NaNoWriMo, we'll be sharing tips and tricks throughout the month to help genealogists write their family's story.
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Family History Writing Prompts (Over 40!)
These genealogy writing prompts challenge you to imagine your family’s history in a whole new way. Pick a prompt that inspires you and get writing!
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To Write or Not to Write: Respecting Privacy in Family History Storytelling
As genealogists we know it's important to record our own life stories, but what if telling your story reveals someone else's secrets?
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