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.
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.
How to set (and keep) deadlines for your family history project
Read moreTips from a veteran editor on the best ways to set realistic deadlines to motivate you to finish the family history project that's been on your to-do list.
Editing for self-published authors: What are your options?
Read moreEvery writer needs an editor (even—maybe especially—if you think you don't!). See which types of editors will make your memoir or life story book shine.
How to deal with family secrets and skeletons in your family history closet
Should the family secret you’ve newly discovered be locked away in the past, or examined and shared in your family history book or genealogy website?
Read moreEvery family has long-held family secrets or skeletons in the closet that are revealed during genealogy research. Should you reveal them? Write about them?