Self-Paced Family History Writing Course

This course is ideal if you prefer to work at your own pace but still want structure and support. It includes short, engaging video lessons (each around 15 minutes) covering essential topics such as defining your scope, transforming facts into narratives, and enriching stories with historical context and visuals.

You will have a one year access for this course. Due to the immediate access to all the videos there are no refunds once this course is purchased.

Lessons:

0. Welcome, Introduction & Getting Started + Comprehensive workbook
1. Preserve, Discover, Connect: Why Writing Your Family History Matters
2. Doubts, Challenges, Roadblocks: How to Overcome Them
3. Goal, Scope, Audience: Laying the Foundations of Your Family History
4. Books, Novels, Memories: The many faces of family history writing
5. Transform, Anchor, Inspire: How to Turn Facts into Stories
6. Context, Visuals, Sources: How to Add Depth and Color to Your Story
7. Hungaricana, Arcanum. Fortepan: Where to Look for Additional Information
8. Consistency, Flow, Enhancements: How to Create a Cohesive Narrative

This course includes comprehensive workbook with prompts, exercises, and resources to help you organize your research and develop your story. This course also provides access to a structured roadmap that walks you through the same process as our live workshops—without the need to commit to scheduled sessions. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation and clear next steps to create a compelling family history project that fits your unique vision.

The videos in the class can be viewed and reviewed during the one year access period. The purchase of this course is for one user only, the purchaser.