Family History Writing Studio Masterclass

The Masterclass

The step-by-step course designed for family historians to master writing their ancestors' stories. Turn your genealogy research into shareable and entertaining stories.

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Clarity

No more guessing. Step-by-step with all the hand-holding you require.

Creativity

Learn to nurture your creative side and write entertaining stories

Confidence

Find your confidence through feedback and a supportive community

Why the Masterclass is right for you

Does this sound familiar?

Overwhelmed with where to begin

Juggling the writing, research and citations can be an overwhelming task. Where to start and end your story is often confusing. Who should the story be about? These are just a few of the obstacles a new writer faces in writing their family history stories.
Stories are dull and boring

You're not a writer, you don't know how to make your stories entertaining. You don't have the skills to turn those dry dull facts into an engaging story.
Time is limited

It's hard to fit writing into a busy life. Your time is eaten away by other priorites and there is no time left for writing.
No confidence or community

You're insecure about your writing skills and sharing your stories with others. You have no one to read your stories and give sound advice

We will set you up for success

Self-Paced Learning

Learn and write at a pace that fits your lifestyle

Step-by-step Instruction

Regardless of your experience level

Receive Quality Guidance

Feedback and support to keep you on track

Imagine...

Completing a collection of family history stories curated into a beautiful book

Shareable stories you can pass down to future generations

Stories that are not only your families legacy, but a legacy of your years of hard work

INTRODUCING

The Masterclass

Everything you need to master your family history stories

Here's What You'll Get!

12 Learning Modules each one building on the last.

Exercises and worksheets provided for all the modules.

Module 1 - Getting Ready to Write

It all starts with organization so you're less overwhelmed and ready to take on the task.

Module 2 - The Building Blocks of an Ancestor Story

Learn the foundational elements of creative nonfiction

Module 3 - Writing a Family History Scene

Learn the most fundamental element needed to write entertaining stories-the scene.

Module 4 - Bringing Your Ancestor to Life

Learn how to breathe life into your ancestors.

Module 7 - Ancestor Profile Part 1

In Part 1, learn the basics of profile writing.

Module 10 - Finding the Story

Learn to find and structure your story from your genealogy research.

Module 5 - Wordbuilding the Past

Learn to create the world of your ancestor

Module 8 - Ancestor Profile Part 2

In Part 2, you'll learn to build an ancestor profile.

Module 11 - Weaving the Layers of a Story

Learn to sew together the three layers of a story

Module 6 - Composing a Deeper Scene

Add depth and meaning to your family history scenes.

Module 9 - Ancestor Profile Part 3

In Part 3, you'll incorporate your new creative writing skills into your ancestor profile.

Module 12 - Bringing it all Together

Create a scene-by-scene daily writing plan using a storyboard.

Here's What You'll Accomplish

Scene or Chapter
1. Write a small scene or chapter based on an event in your ancestor’s life.
2. Get feedback on your homework and completed scene or chapter

Ancestor Profile
1. Write an ancestor profile based on an interview
2. Write an ancestor profile based on your research
3. Receive feedback on your completed profile.

Story Plan
1. Outline a family history story from beginning to end
2. Create a storyboard and daily writing plan.
3. Receive feedback on your story outline

About

Lynn Palermo is a family historian with a love for the written word. She is the writing and accountability coach at the Family History Writing Studio where she spends most of her days helping her students transform their family history facts into entertaining stories.

As a freelance writer and research coach, she has written for Internet Genealogy, Discovering Family History, and Family Chronicles magazines. Named one of the Top 40 Genealogy Blogs by Family Tree Magazine, her posts have also been featured on The National Genealogical Society website.

But Lynn's passion lies in teaching others how to write their family history stories. She guides family historians through writing their family history stories using a variety of mediums, including online courses, webinars, workshops, ebooks, and one-on-one conversations. Lynn holds a certificate in creative writing from the University of Toronto.

The author of her own family history book, The Waters of My Ancestors, Lynn knows all too well the challenges genealogists face in writing their family history narratives and producing family history books your family will love. Also, Lynn has written a family history children’s book, Maman’s Special Job and a novella about her 3^rd great grandfather, A Journey of Hope, Kilkenny to Canada.

Lynn will not only motivate you to take up writing your ancestors’ stories, but she'll provide you with the tools and coaching to help you turn your genealogy research into shareable and entertaining family history stories.

How do I get started?

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Bonus Section - 6 Amazing Tools

Writer's Toolkit

We ship to you our Writer's Toolbox containing a beautiful professionally printed workbook with exercises and worksheets to co-ordinate with each video module. The toolbox also includes a writer's journal, a USB with extra clean copies of the worksheets for future use, along with a couple of other goodies.

Workflow Screencast

If organization is holding you back then the Workflow Screencast is what you are looking for. This 4-part video series allows you to look over my shoulder as I show you how to use my four favourite tools for creating a writing workflow.

Productivity Guide Ebook

Have you ever wondered how the pros find the time to write? Well, it’s all in The Productivity Guide. In this tool, you’ll learn exactly how you can model their methods and find time in your schedule to write.

Office Hours

Each week we gather on Zoom to discuss our writing concerns and learn from each other. We have over 100 hours of Office Hours Recordings available for you to view. You get to learn everything our students have learned during Office Hours over the last 3 years...and this will help you develop your writing skills much faster than ever before. In addition, you can join us live every week to get your questions answered.

Interview Guide eBook

All family history writers at some point will have to interview their relatives. But this can be an intimidating task. It doesn’t have to be! The interview guide walks you through how to prepare and conduct a family history interview. It also includes over 100 interview questions to help you execute a successful interview and get the answers you need to fill in the gaps of your story.

Testimonials

Yvonne Wilson

“I’ve researched my family history for over 25 years. I learned how to take dry information and reveal the personal stories behind the data. Lynn’s classes taught me how to identify the elements of the story, how to bring them to life, the writing tools to use, and how to publish the story. I was so excited when I finally published my first family history book this year. ”

Julie Kennedy

“I was eager to do something with all the family research I had accumulated but wasn’t sure how to start. Lynn has given me the gift of being able to tell my family history in an interesting and exciting way. I’ve wrapped up the story that I started and I have submitted to the state’s historical society for possible publication.”

Katy O'Connell Abaram

This Masterclass is worth every cent and more. A wonderful teacher and a great group of fellow writers. I love it!

Is this Course Right for You?

We get it. This course may not be for everyone. Here are a few thoughts to consider before you decide.

WHO THIS IS FOR?

I’m overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin.

Our step-by-step program will eliminate your overwhelm and give you a clear focus and direction.

I don’t know how to write.

We’ve designed this course for those who have no writing skills and are starting from scratch. Don’t worry, we will help you through it.

I need accountability.

Have you stopped and started and stopped and started not making any progress? Our step-by-step program, along with our online community resources, will help you stay on track and remain accountable. We will motivate and encourage you to take your writing project across the finish line.

My stories are boring.

Our step-by-step program will show you how to bring details, description and dialogue to your narratives. Learn to write an engaging and entertaining family history story that will read like a novel.

WHO THIS IS NOT FOR?

I haven't done any family history research.

This course is designed for family historians who have been researching family history and want to take that information and write it as a story. If you have no research then you should take a pass.
I want someone to do the writing for me.

This is all about you learning the skills and doing the work. We do not write your story for you.

30 Days Money Back Guarantee

We believe in our product. So much so that we are offering you a 30-day money back guarantee. If you aren't completely satisfied we will return your money.

Lynn Palermo

CEO, Family History Writing Studio

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FAQ

Still have a few questions? Checkout the F.A.Q. below.

Do I get access to everything all at once or do I have to wait?

Yes, as soon as we process your payment, you will get immediate access to the members only area that contains our 12 modules. Your Writing Toolbox will be shipped to you within 3 business days.

What exactly do I get with the course?

You get the 12 downloadable videos
Masterclass Workbook with over 200 pages of exercises and worksheets
Your Writer’s Box including the Masterclass workbook also includes a writer's journal, a usb with a variety of worksheets.
Access to Coach Lynn via our Private Facebook Group and our Weekly Online Office Hours.
Access to Recordings of all Office Hours
The Productivity Guide ebook
The Family History Interview Guide
Tech Tool Guide
Recommended Reads
Homework and Exercise Library

How long do I have access to the course?

You have lifetime access to our website. However, we also provide a paper copy and digital copies of all exercises and worksheets, along with the ability to access all videos and download them so they are convenient and at your disposable.

How long does it take to go through the course?

I recommend allowing yourself one week per module, but you can go faster or slower depending on your time limits. Some modules are larger than others. But that’s the nice part about this course you can take as much time as you need.

What is your refund policy?

We allow you 30 days to consider whether our course is right for you. If you are not satisfied, we will refund your money. You are responsible for returning your Writer’s Toolbox at your expense. Once we have received the Toolbox, we will refund your money.

If I have a question who should I ask?

If you have a question, please email me at lynn@familyhistorywritingstudio.com

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