It’s inevitable: At some point in your family history
research, it will hit you—this is an amazing story! If publishing your family’s
story is something you’ve thought about, whether you’ve spent years researching
generations of your family or are just getting started, this is the class for
you. John Philip Colletta has been engaging SLIG participants for years with
his vivid case studies and examples of transforming genealogy data into
engaging, printed stories.
This course will help you learn how to compile your
material, write your biography, choose an organizational numbering system, and document, edit,
and proofread the saga of your family—on paper or electronically.
Classes explore how to enliven your prose with family lore,
treasure heirlooms, local history, maps, and illustrations. One in-class
writing exercise with follow-up critique will help you improve practical skills,
share your talents, and exchange ideas with the instructors and fellow
students.
2014 class
participant Michelle Ercanbrack said, “As a fan of Dr. Colletta’s fascinating
book Only a Few Bones, I was excited to take his class. His writing
techniques and prompts are so clever! His thoughtful feedback of each student’s
writing assignment, combined with hearing everyone’s stories and the ensuing
discussion, was my favorite part of the class. I left motivated to keep writing
because I had so many new ideas!”
Have questions about Writing a Quality Family Narrative, and
if it’s the right class for you? Email us at info@ugagenealogy.org.
For more about John Philip Colletta, visit his site at www.genealogyjohn.com.
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