Saskatchewan Genealogical Society

Photo Detective Roadshow with the Photo Detective, Maureen Taylor
2023-04-22 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Regina) | via Zoom

SGS Annual Meeting
2023-04-22 | Saskatchewan
SGS Annual Meeting
Meeting will be done via Zoom. Time is TBD.

Writing Workshop
2023-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Saskatchewan
Writing Workshop
with Lynn Palermo
REGISTER BELOW

Helping Family Historians Shape their Genealogy Research into Shareable and Entertaining Stories
3 – 1 Hour Presentations with:
• a workbook for each; and,
• Q & A’s to follow
Saturday February 4, 11 and 25, 2023 – 10 a.m. via Zoom
Part 1: Getting Ready to Write
What you’ll learn:
• Understanding your Writing Options
• Getting to Know Creative Nonfiction
• Creating an Organized Workflow
• What is a Family History Story?
• Finding the Story in Your Research
Part 2: Bringing Your Ancestor’s to Life on the Page
What you’ll learn:
• The Difference Between Scene and Summary
• The Elements of a Scene
• Developing Your Ancestor’s Character
• Writing Description & Dialogue and Voice
• Recreating your Ancestor’s World
• Using Social History to Fill in the Gaps
Part 3: How to Write a Story Outline
What you’ll learn:
• The Benefits of Outlining Before You Write
• What is a Story Map
• Identifying 10 Key Starting Scenes
• How to Outline Using the 3 Act Story Structure
• Creating a Storyboard
• A Favourite Outlining Software
Register by February 1, 2023
