ThisĀ easy-to-use reference book draws on successful professional experience writing and publishing family historiesĀ to create a universal method for novices and seasoned genealogists alike. Demystifying the process of writing and publishing a family history, thisĀ book guides future authors beyond their research using 10 basic steps to help them shape the story, develop a narrative, and establish characters. It also aids inĀ writing biographies, constructing chapters, editing text, utilizing technology, and, ultimately, explains how to publish and promote the finished productĀ so thatĀ it reaches the widest number of readers possible.
- 154 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF
How to Write and Publish Your Family Story
Table of contents
- Front Cover
- About the Author
- Special Thanks
- Copyright
- Contents
- Before you start ā¦
- 1 Getting started
- 2 Formatting lives
- 3 Constructing chapters, creating titles
- 4 What to put in, what to leave out
- 5 Making sense
- 6 Family history templates
- 7 Adding images
- 8 Electronic and paper publishing
- 9 Your obligations as an author
- 10 Getting your book out to readers
- Glossary
- Index
- Back Cover