Is the story research overwhelming you? Do you find yourself falling down endless rabbit holes of useless information? Do you wonder if all this research is actually going to serve your story? Or are you wasting your time? If so, don’t worry — you’re not alone.

If you want to ensure that your research time is on target, and you want that research to take your story to that next level of authenticity, then I have got some techniques coming your way to help you become an EXPERT in what you’re researching and writing. You won’t want to miss this special live training. We’re going to dive deep into research, and I’m going to share with you techniques that will help you make your writing more believable, authentic, and realistic.

In this training, you will learn:

• How to organize and prioritize your research tasks (whether your research is scientific, medical, historical, geographical, or social)
• My favourite weird but effective hack for effortlessly sounding like an expert in ANY area
• How to narrow down your research into precise questions, find your answers, and use them to strengthen your story.
• How to use powerful free tools to learn specifics you can’t uncover with internet searches.
• A template for reaching out to experts so that YOU can build rewarding, authentic relationships with people who will take your story to the next level.
• This training is a collection of valuable lessons about research that is guaranteed to take your story to the next level of authenticity and believability.

Do your scenes feel thin? Do they lack depth? Dive deeper into the art of conveying meaning beyond words and explore how subtext can elevate your narratives to new heights. Discover how subtle nuances can add layers of depth and complexity to your writing, capturing the hearts and minds of your audience like never before.

What you'll learn: 

• Understanding the role of subtext in storytelling
• Leveraging subtext to create tension and intrigue
• Writing authentically while incorporating subtext
• Interpreting and decoding subtext in existing literature
• Techniques for incorporating subtext into dialogue
• The impact of subtext on character development
• Take away practical exercises to enhance your subtext writing skills

Do you want to write a captivating first chapter that grabs your reader’s attention?

In this live training, we’re going to learn how to write a gripping first chapter that will hook your readers and pull them into your family history story. How do you captivate your reader in 5 minutes? That’s what we’re going to explore in this class.

The storytelling techniques I’m going to share in this live training apply to ANY genre, and ANY storytelling medium even family history.  I’m going to use story examples from a wide variety of genres so that you can see what these principles look like in action.

In this live training I'm going to share:

The brain science behind capturing your reader’s attention

Where and how to start your story

How to show internal conflict on page 1

Clichés to avoid when writing the first chapter

Lots of story examples of strong opening scenes (and what you can learn from them!)

In this live training, we’re going to dive even deep into subplots. Were going to look at the whole process from start to finish including how craft a subplot for your family history story. Learn how to keep your subplots organized so that you write them with ease and confidence.  

In this live training I’m going to share:

• A process for crafting subplots, start to finish
• How to organize subplots (in the outlining stage AND writing stage)
• The best way to visualize your subplots working with your main plot
• How to outline subplots for a LARGE CAST of characters
• Tips for pacing and side character development

Plus valuable templates and study guides that you can use to sharpen your subplots and learn from the best stories out there.

Are you struggling to write the final chapter of your book?

Do you want your story to go out with a bang, but you're not sure how to pull that off?

In this training, we’re going to explore 10 memorable ways to end your story, from the surprise twist to the cliffhanger to the tragedy to the happily ever after, and much, much more.

If you’re struggling to come up with that brilliant ending that will make your readers stay up till 4 o’clock in the morning until they reach the final page… this live training is for you. 

We’re going to unpack the many possibilities for your story’s final scene—regardless of whether you’re writing a love story or a family history tragedy, or rags to riches. I’ll be sharing ideas, valuable prompts, and story examples to help you visualize your book’s powerful ending.

Want to take your world-building to the next level? 

Would you like to learn 5 techniques for crafting an unforgettable story world?

In this live training, we’re going to dive deep into world-building and I’m going to share with you techniques that will help you make your settings more compelling, immersive, and believable.

In this training you will learn:

1. How to leverage your story world to deepen your character’s internal conflict

2. Learn how to write exposition through action and not information dumps.

3. How to write immersive setting descriptions without slowing down your story’s pacing.

4. How to create a story world vibe.

5. How to organize the details of your world and keep track of everything

Don't miss this live training and learn how to use worldbuilding to create a page-turning family history. 

Do you want to bring your ancestor’s backstory to life in a powerful way by weaving show-stopping flashbacks into your story? If so, this live training is for you. We're going to break down flashbacks step-by-step and explore different ways to weave them into your story seamlessly.

In this training, you’re going to learn how to write:

• Parallel flashbacks (mirroring something in the past with the present)
• Bite-sized flashbacks (and how to weave them seamlessly into your narrative)
• Dual-timeline flashbacks (for LOTS of backstory)
• Flashbacks from mysterious narrators (how to do it without confusing your reader)
• How to leverage the curiosity : reward the magic ratio to keep your reader addicted to learning about the characters’ past
• Tons of story examples to help you visualize what these methods look like in writing. 

If you want to take your flashbacks to the next level and keep your reader on the edge of their seat… this live training is for you.

Unleash the power of AI in your journey to writing and publishing a captivating family history story through this upcoming webinar. Discover how AI can serve as your ally in overcoming common obstacles like time constraints and creative hurdles. By leveraging AI tools, you can streamline the outlining and writing process, unlock new creative possibilities, and bring your family's legacy to life with efficiency and flair. Join us as we delve into the intersection of technology and storytelling, empowering you to craft a compelling narrative that resonates with generations to come.

Key Topics Covered in the Webinar:

• Understanding the role of AI in writing family history stories
• Overcoming time and organizational constraints with AI assistance
• Fostering creativity through AI-powered tools
• Leverage AI for efficient outlining, creative writing and editing

Are you ready to publish your book? Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about how much is involved in the publishing process?

If so, don’t worry — you’re not alone. Many authors feel overwhelmed at this stage because there’s so much to think about.

In this live training, I'm going to walk you through the publishing process and show you, step by step, how to  prepare your books to be launched into the world.

Here’s what we will cover on the road to publication:

• Professional editing
• Fact-checking and proofreading
• Book formatting (cover design, jacket design, and interior design)
• Book blurb and promotional materials
• Copyright and ISBN numbers
• Building an author website and brand
• And how to budget each step of the process, so you can save as much money as possible.

Throughout this training, I'm going to give you some techniques and strategies to successfully launch your book — plus some pitfalls to avoid along the way.