The old way of doing family history writing begins with documenting every fact. The new way starts with sharing what you know and don't know, chronicling as you go.
Totally agree Denyse! It is one of the reasons that I like the WeAre platform so much. It is absolutely no problem to go back at any later date and add information if I come across it in further research, or just revisiting old files that I've tucked away. Glad to see you on Substack!
Hi Denyse, I find your ideas very encouraging! I was wondering how to sign up for this Writing Challenge you mentioned (the button just took me to your latest posts). Thanks 😊
I’m still fumbling through Substack, but I believe you’ll get/see the posts when I put them out. I’ll double check what I need to do and put out another post Thursday on it.
YAH! Now I'm so excited. ⮕ This a permission slip that says ”go do it!” I feel like this is going to be one of those pieces I can circle back to when I'm struggling.
Great suggestions. The freedom to start writing before you know ‘everything’ is such a good idea.
Apart from the point that you may never know more, I sometimes think if you know a huge amount about a person, it can hinder you. With so many facts you feel you can’t colour outside the lines!
Besides, using context and perspective while writing about someone, helps you understand them better. It might make future information slot more easily into place.
And it reminds us that we should record our own stories, so future generation can easily find out about our lives!
I love this! I am one of those who waits until I know everything, which, of course, will never be. Thanks for allowing me to write what I know now!
I’ve been this way too and glad you find it motivating.
Totally agree Denyse! It is one of the reasons that I like the WeAre platform so much. It is absolutely no problem to go back at any later date and add information if I come across it in further research, or just revisiting old files that I've tucked away. Glad to see you on Substack!
Good to see you here too! I’ve got to try out WeAre. Thanks for reminding me of it again.
Hi Denyse, I find your ideas very encouraging! I was wondering how to sign up for this Writing Challenge you mentioned (the button just took me to your latest posts). Thanks 😊
I’m still fumbling through Substack, but I believe you’ll get/see the posts when I put them out. I’ll double check what I need to do and put out another post Thursday on it.
YAH! Now I'm so excited. ⮕ This a permission slip that says ”go do it!” I feel like this is going to be one of those pieces I can circle back to when I'm struggling.
Great suggestions. The freedom to start writing before you know ‘everything’ is such a good idea.
Apart from the point that you may never know more, I sometimes think if you know a huge amount about a person, it can hinder you. With so many facts you feel you can’t colour outside the lines!
Besides, using context and perspective while writing about someone, helps you understand them better. It might make future information slot more easily into place.
And it reminds us that we should record our own stories, so future generation can easily find out about our lives!