Choosing the Right Format When Writing Your Family History
You’ve dreamed of writing a family history book for years. In fact, you’ve even started wading through old documents, photos, and records. But after countless hours of research, you’re stuck. What do you do with all of the materials you’ve gathered? What’s the best way to present your family’s history? What kind of a story do you want to tell -- and how d...
September 27, 2022 READ MORE
How Do You Find Out About Your Family History?
You have decided to explore your family history, and are ready to dive in, but you are not quite sure how to get started. You've heard various family stories passed down from older generations, but you don’t know which stories are factual or which are exaggerated versions of the truth. You also have a pile of random genealogy documents that were given to you by a ...
July 4, 2022 READ MORE
African American Lineage: 9 Steps to Tracing the Ancestry of Slaves
For many people wishing to trace their heritage back to the time their ancestors immigrated to America, there are numerous sources and resources available. But what if your ancestors did not come to this country of their own free will? What if, instead, they were brought here hundreds of years ago by slave traders? Often, for people with African ancestry, it seems im...
May 25, 2022 READ MORE
5 Effective Tips for Self-Editing a Family History Book
“The secret to editing your work is simple: you need to become its reader instead of its writer.” — Zadie Smith Editing is a critical component of the writing process. After all, a well-written document needs polishing to ensure high quality. A common misconception is that editing involves “correcting” mistakes. While proofreading takes care of typos and li...
May 11, 2022 READ MORE
10 Best Formats for your Company History Book
Given all that goes into starting and successfully running a business, chances are that your company has a story to tell. Have you been tasked with sharing it? Maybe you have a milestone anniversary to celebrate, a legacy to preserve, or a great brand origin to share. Whatever the reasons, if you've thought about chronicling your company history, you may have discove...
May 2, 2022 READ MORE