You Can Write Your Family History
You Can Write Your Family History; by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack; xx + 246 pp; Paper; Published: 2003, Reprinted: 2008; ISBN: 9780806317830; Item # GPC886. Your ancestors are composed of more than vital records and family group sheets. Behind the names and dates are tales of love, loss, resolve and sweeping change--of history itself. Their stories are what will make them real to your present-day (and future) relatives, the ones who don't care about city directories or census records.You don't have to be a writer to chronicle your ancestors' lives. In You Can Write Your Family History, popular author and speaker Sharon DeBartolo Carmack explains exactly what it takes to create a compelling, highly readable, and entirely true story, whether you decide to write a biography, family history narrative, or memoir.Carmack covers each element step-by-step, showing you how to: Select the best type of family history to write Decide on a theme Conduct efficient research to flesh out a narrative Put