Turn your family research into a story structure that works. A 6-week guided workshop for writers ready to build their book using the StoryMaker system--our powerful story-mapping tool now available in it Excel Edition.
The Story You've Meant To Write
Starts Here
You already have the facts, the research, the generations of lives waiting to be told.
But how do you take all that history and transform it into a story?
That’s where StoryMaker comes in.
StoryMaker is the heart of our story-building process — the framework I’ve used to help hundreds of family historians move from scattered notes to a cohesive, emotionally rich narrative arc.
Until now, StoryMaker has only been available at our in-person retreats.
But while our new StoryMaker app is being built, I’m opening a rare opportunity to join me online for a 6-week live intensive using the full Excel Edition of the tool.
If you’re comfortable navigating Excel, you can start building your ancestor’s story right now — long before the software goes public.
What's Included
6 live 2-hour session with Lynn Palermo, founder of The Family History Writing Studio and creator of StoryMaker
Full Excel Edition of the StoryMaker Tool
Companion Workbook + The Wayfinder Deck Cards (mailed to you)
Behind the Build updates as the new app develops
Priority access and upgrade credit for the StoryMaker Software Launch
Optional VIP 1:1 Support (see below)
Program Overview
Each week, you'll explore a new layer of story design through live-guided sessions, practical exercises, and personalized feedback.
**Begins Nov 6th to Dec 11th.**
Understand StoryMaker's 81-scene spiral and how it mirrors the emotional journey of your ancestors.
Weave your research, emotion, and historical context into a single compelling thread.
Track tone, tension, and transformation and subplots across your story.
Map your narrative beats and find your story's rhythm using our rings of revelation and waypoints.
Learn how to use StoryMaker's Scene Builder sheets to plan rich, dynamic scenes.
Review your structure and prepare to write your story with 81 outlined scenes.
Choose Your Path
If you attended a Family History Writing Studio Retreat — in person or virtual — you'll receive $200 off either tier as a thank-you for being part of the StoryMaker journey from the beginning. (That brings the Alumni rates to $697 and $897 respectively.
Alumni coupon codes were delivered to eligible students on Monday Oct 13th.
Standard StoryMaker Virtual Intensive
Live 6-Week Workshop & Recordings
Excel Edition of StoryMaker
Companion Workbook + Wayfinder Cards
(shipping included)
Beta Tester status for upcoming software
Early Access to the StoryMaker App
Personalized onboarding call (60min)
Feature input & private feedback loop
Recognition as a "Founding StoryMaker" in app credits
VIP Founding Beta Tier
Live 6-Week Workshop & Recordings
Excel Edition of StoryMaker
Companion Workbook + Wayfinder Cards
(shipping included)
Beta Tester status for upcoming software
Early Access to the StoryMaker App
Personlized onboarding call (60min)
Feature input & private feedback loop
Recognition as a "Founding StoryMaker" in app credits
"When I created StoryMaker, I wanted a way to help writers move from raw research to living story structure — a place where family history becomes art.
This Virtual Intensive is your chance to learn the full StoryMaker process before the new software launches. You’ll master the method, build your own story blueprint, and be first in line to join us when the next chapter unfolds.”
Lynn Palermo
Family History Writing Studio
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