Curious about your family tree, but not sure where to start? We are lucky to have hundreds of amazing resources available, but it can feel overwhelming to just dive in. I will hold your hand and get you started down the right path. We will go over what you need you get started, software to […]
Have you spent years collecting bits and pieces of your family history, confused by Ancestry.com and overwhelmed by Family Tree Maker? You’re not alone! This workshop is your step-by-step guide to unlocking the combined power of these programs without the endless toggling between them. Imagine: Unearthing hidden records with powerful search strategies and Ancestry hints […]
Our first step is deciding what type of book you want to create, who it will be about, and how you are going to bring it to life. We will talk about cleaning up the applicable branches of your tree in Family Tree Maker before you begin, and fleshing out your research to find the […]
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 […]
Have you spent years collecting bits and pieces of your family history, confused by Ancestry.com and overwhelmed by Family Tree Maker? You’re not alone! This workshop is your step-by-step guide to unlocking the combined power of these programs without the endless toggling between them. Imagine: Unearthing hidden records with powerful search strategies and Ancestry hints […]
Putting pen to paper is often the hardest part. Not anymore! I will hold your hand as you get started with Family Book Creator, choosing the settings you need to turn your data into an initial narrative with the click of a button. You can edit it, add to it, or just use it as […]
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, how to […]
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, how to […]
Are you interested in building a powerful family tree but not ready to invest in any software or subscriptions? FamilySearch.org is an amazing free resource often overlooked next to giants like Ancestry.com. It is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve important family records and make them freely accessibly online. They go all over […]
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.
