Overwhelmed by TOO MUCH Family History? Here's How to Write A Family History Without Going Crazy 😟

Do you feel overwhelmed by too much genealogical information? What should you include, and how do you decide what really matters? In this video, I’ll walk you through a 6-step strategy to transform piles of records, letters, and photos into a polished family history. Learn how to build a framework, inventory your sources, shape your ancestor's story arc, and even incorporate social history for a rich, engaging narrative. Don't let your family treasures stay buried—watch now and start writing your ancestor’s story today!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction
00:40 The Challenge of Having Too Many Genealogy Sources
01:38 Viewer's Challenge with Too Much to Write With
02:56 Step 1: Build a Framework
04:21 Step 2: Inventory What You Have
06:44 Step 3: Consider Multiple Projects
07:26 Step 4: Use an Appendix for Lengthy Documents
07:48 Step 5: Shape the Story Arc
08:42 Step 6: Add Social Context (Optional)
09:26 Finally, Publish and Share
10:20 Viewer Mailbag


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