I'm currently at a Family History Expo in St. George, Utah. I've always had a fascination with the stories of my heritage, and the thought of writing about my ancestors is very intriguing. There was a class today by Carol Rice, Teresa Clark, and DeNae Handy. The title was Story@Home: The Power of Story. Here are a few key points I jotted down.
- Stories make people matter.
- The dates and records tell you the facts, but the stories make those people human, and help your readers feel a connection.
- You want to bring the people you know of to life, so that others may know them as well. Turn a black and white photo to color, you might say.
- Everyone undertakes their own journey, and you never know when even the smallest detail will touch someone else.
I totally agree! It's the stories that make people human. I especially love ones about my ancestors. They're the best!
ReplyDeleteBonnie - If you enjoyed our workshop, you and your friends would LOVE the Story@Home Conference in Salt Lake City. I hope you can come! March 9th and 10th. http://www.cherishbound.com/blog/storyathome/
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