It’s that time. You've welcomed in the New Year. You've set your goals and one of those goals is to start writing your family history stories. Now it’s time to put a plan into action, to acquire the tools necessary to make your objectives a
reality.
It's time for The Family History Challenge.
Can you believe it, were celebrating our fifth year at The Family History Writing Challenge. For the past four years we’ve gathered
together each February for 28 days to committ to writing our family history
stories. This year promises to bring you all the things you love about the
challenge and more.
First, some things are still tried
and true. Our website, The Family History Writing
Challenge is now open for you to register. If you registered with us last
year, you do not have to register again,
you move to the front of the line. Once
you register you get access to our members area, with great articles to help
you write your stories.
Getting Ready to Write

The Writer’s Forum
The Writer’s Forum is reset for
this year’s participants, come stop by and introduce yourself. There is no better learning environment than joining
a writing community. In the Writer’s Forum you’ll find motivation and
inspiration from fellow writers who understand your struggles.
The Daily Dose
The Daily Dose returns with fresh new articles to provide inspiration,
education and motivation throughout the 28 days of February. Feel free to let
me know your struggles. We'll do our best to help elevate you in your journey.
Email me at lynn@thearmchairgenealogist.com
with your most pressing writing problems or stop by the forum and leave us a
note.
Guest Authors
Finally, our ever awesome list of guest authors returns. It’s
always wonderful to have such a vast
array of writers in the house. I enlist the help
of writers who are at varying stages of their writing journey, from those with
years of experience, some in the throes of their first book and a one or two
newly published writers. They all bring something wonderful to the
table. It is just as much a treat for me as it is for you to have them with us.
Stay tuned, for the announcement of guest authors line up in the next couple of
weeks. We may have one or two new faces in the crowd.
What’s New
Authentic Ancestors
Ebook
We’ve added a new workbook to our line-up.
Authentic Ancestors is a 100-page ebook
designed to help you discover your ancestor’s character so that you can bring
them to life in your stories. In this
workbook, you’ll learn all about the creative nonfiction tool of
characterization and how you can apply it to your family history stories. It’s pack full of information, tips, tools and
worksheets you can use over and again each time you write about an ancestor. It's ready for download now.
The Family History Writing Challenge is an
excellent opportunity for writers to come together in a supportive
environment. If you are an experienced family
history author looking for a little motivation, our writer’s forum may be the place you need. Find your motivation and offer your experience in our writing community. If you’re struggling to finish
those stories you started last year, come join us, let’s get you refocused and
back on track. If you’re a first-timer
dipping your toe into the writing waters, then this is the place to start. In
The Challenge, there is a place for everyone.
We all share the same goal, a passion to
write stories that give our ancestors a voice, stories that engage our readers
and carry an emotional connection to their history. Join The Family History Writing Challenge, let us help you achiveve your writing goals.
Feel free to pay us a visit
at The Family History Writing Challenge to get all the details and register. The doors are
open; we’re there waiting for you.
Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll offer a couple of pre-challenge
posts to help you focus and stay
on track during these 28 days. I’ve also got a big announcement at the end of
The Challenge. Yup, it’s that big; you
have to wait until the last week of the
challenge.
You can also follow The Family History Writing Challenge on Twitter #fhwc2015.
Feel free to post our badge, let your readers know you joined The Challenge,
and you’re proud to be writing your family history stories.
Grab the Family History Writing Challenge Badge
It's time to get loud and proud about writing our ancestor's stories.
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