Show, Don’t Tell: Creative Non-Fiction Writing for Genealogists Workshop

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As genealogists we often focus on facts and uncover so much information that our research produces nothing but boring lists. But do you really know what happened between the dashes of your ancestors’ lives? How can you share that information in a compelling and interesting way? This workshop will cover how to use creative nonfiction writing techniques to produce a “can’t put down” family history that will keep the pages turning for generations. Topics to be addressed:

• What is “creative nonfiction” and how can it be used by genealogists?
• Learn how plot, scenes, characters, dialogue and details can transform facts into shareable stories
• Discover key resources to record your ideas and improve your writing skills
• Learn from examples of great creative nonfiction stories that include family history

Saturday, 8 January 2022 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Arizona Time

The price for this virtual workshop is $20 for PCGS Members, $30 for non-members.

Members, enter your Coupon Code at Checkout to receive the discounted price.

Participation is limited to 25 attendees. Registration and payment deadline is 18 December 2021.

THIS WORKSHOP WILL NOT BE RECORDED.

Attendees will have the opportunity to work on writing exercises during the session (one will be provided in advance and the other will be impromptu). Sharing of writing will be optional but encouraged.

IMPORTANT: After payment is received, you will receive a link to register for the Zoom meeting along with your confirmation of payment.  If you don’t see the email, please check your spam folder for that email. After that registration, you will receive the information to join the meeting. If you do not follow that link to register, you will not receive the information to join.

Registration is available here: https://azpimagensocblog.org/product/show-dont-tell-creative-nonfiction-writing-for-genealogists-virtual-workshop/