Writing Irish Family History with a Little Luck

Writing Irish Family History with a Little Luck

Are you writing about your Irish ancestors? Then you’re in luck. There’s been an enormous increase in the number of Irish records available online this past year. Recent Finds At the RootsTech conference in Salt Lake City earlier this month, I heard Myko...
Embracing the Romance in Your Family Tree

Embracing the Romance in Your Family Tree

Doesn’t this photo and romantic note capture your imagination? The essence of youthful joy springs from the photo, but it is the simple note included in a letter that makes us really feel it. Finding the Romance in Your Family Tree When building our family trees, we...
Capturing a Family Member’s Essence

Capturing a Family Member’s Essence

If you want your readers to feel the family members you’re writing about, facts are not enough. To capture your family members’ essence, you’ll want to invoke your creative mind through specific, concrete imagery.

Writing a Family History Biographical Essay, Part 3

Writing a Family History Biographical Essay, Part 3

Once you have your subject, concept, resources, and research complete, it’s time to develop your writing plan. Jump into the planning whether you have all the content you need or not. Remember, writing is a messy process, and you will probably weave in and out of the steps we suggest many times as you develop and revise your work.

Writing a Family History Biographical Essay, Part 2

Writing a Family History Biographical Essay, Part 2

Once you have a concept or main idea in mind for your biographical essay, you’ll want to consider whether you have the knowledge and resources needed to write your piece. Begin by listing what you know about your subject and what you need to know before you start planning and writing.