Workshop for turning family research into a story worth passing down.

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You've gathered the names, the dates, the documents. But a family tree isn't the same as a family story. This workshop helps you bridge that gap — transforming scattered facts into a narrative that future generations will actually want to read.

 

Through guided discussion, hands-on exercises, and shared feedback, you'll learn how to:

• Find the emotional through-line in your family's history

• Turn dry records (census data, certificates, letters) into vivid scenes

• Decide what to include, what to leave out, and how to handle the gaps

• Give voice to ancestors you never met — responsibly and respectfully

• Structure your story so it holds a reader's attention, not just a relative's obligation

 

This isn't a lecture — it's a working session. Bring a name, a document, or a half-finished draft, and leave with a clearer sense of direction and the tools to keep going. 

 

Who it's for: Anyone with genealogical research (finished or in-progress) who wants to write it into something lasting — a memoir chapter, a family book, a letter to descendants, or simply a story worth telling well. 

Format: Starting in January 2027: 1 hour, 3rd Wednesday of each month, discussion-based objectives, with writing exercises and peer reviews.