Gene-A-Rama 2025 (Wisc. State Gen. Soc.)

Holiday Inn (Eau Claire South) 4751 Owen Ayres Court, Eau Claire, WI, United States

I will be a vendor at Gene-a-Rama this year (but not presenting). Stop by my table and tell me about the family history book you dream of!

$80

FBC Workshop Month 3: Adding the Extras

Virtual

Now that your book has a foundation, you can go a little further with some optional add-ons to your book. I will show you how to add things like word clouds, maps, and other images. We’ll also discuss incorporating your own writing (with pictures!) and design ideas.

$25

How to Write a Family History Book: It’s Simpler Than You Think (Wayzata Comm Ed)

Wayzata Central Midde School 305 Vicksburg Ln N, Plymouth, MN, United States

Maybe it has always been a secret dream of yours to create a book out of your research, but you have felt too overwhelmed to get started. I will help you break this process down into simple, manageable steps. We will talk about the research process, what to include, how to turn facts into stories, […]

$35

FBC Workshop Month 4: Printing & Distribution

Virtual

Let’s get this book off of your computer and onto your bookshelf. We will talk about finalizing your book and turning it into a PDF. Then we will step through the process of using print-on-demand publishing using Lulu.com. Finally, we will talk about ways you can share this book with your family.

$25

Using Ancestry.com (Wayzata Comm Ed)

Wayzata Central Midde School 305 Vicksburg Ln N, Plymouth, MN, United States

Ancestry.com is one of the most powerful genealogical tools we have – but it can be very intimidating. If you have been wanting to jump in but are not sure where to start, this is the class for you! I will explain how to get started, how to search for records and handle hints, what […]

$35

FBC Workshop Month 5: Student Showcase

Virtual

You did it! You started a family history book! It doesn’t have to be perfect; the goal is to gain confidence with the process. During this session, we’ll show our books (optional), celebrate everyone’s progress, and share ideas for future projects.

$25