Read moreIf you’d like to preserve your life story or family history but don’t think you’ve got what it takes, discover approaches that don’t require writing skills.
Book vs. Video: capturing your life story
If you know you want to preserve your stories, but are unsure if a film or a book is best, read on for some pros and cons of each media format.
Read moreYou want to preserve your stories, but how—and in what media format? Our expert weighs in on whether a personal history book or film is right for you.
My favorite quotes from my favorite life writing books
From my bookshelves overflowing with writing books, these are the five I would select as essential titles for anyone endeavoring to write about their life, whether the end goal is a full-fledged memoir or a series of family history stories.
Read moreGet a taste of authors’ perspectives and writing styles through a curated selection of quotes from the best books to help you write your life story or memoir.
Families, memories, and the holidays
Read moreFamily get-togethers around this time of year present an excellent opportunity to ask questions and invite your loved ones into your family history research.
How oral historians can invite difficult stories, ethically
While an interview subject may be willing to speak about traumatic parts of their past in an effort to create positive change for themselves and their descendants, it won’t necessarily be easy. Fortunately, there are things an oral historian can do to make the process more comfortable.
Read moreTelling stories of trauma is often hard. Here, strategies for creating space so your interview subject can deal with the weight of the past and share safely.
10 things to do for family history month
Number four on our list of easy family history activities: record your favorite family recipes.
Read moreResearching your genealogy can seem like a never-ending task, but these family history activities are approachable, meaningful—and can be completed with ease.
A perfect (unexpected) wedding gift
Read moreRather than scan your loved one’s registry for impersonal gift ideas, consider creating a family legacy book for a meaningful present they will cherish always.