If there is one technique that has helped me more than anything to be a better writer and it is this: learning how to storyboard.
How to Storyboard
I’ve finished my interview, now what?
You’ve conquered the big task of completing your first oral history interview; now what should you do with the audio file, video, and transcripts? Maybe
Remember Who You Are
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Gift Certificates
Give a gift certificate for a holiday, birthday or another important occasion, or simply pre-order a package online. If you would like more details on
Finding forgotten voices in the Church History Library
In this article, I will share the kinds of treasures that await at the Church History Library. Anyone who has roots in towns where Mormon
How do you use your voice?
This week marked an evolution for me. I am finding my own voice. I have spent the last seven years telling other people’s stories for
Family Reunions – the perfect place to capture a story
It’s that time of year when there is plenty of planning for family reunions. What thoughts stir in your brain when you hear those two
Story endings
Lately I have been intensively noodling on a philosophical idea related to story endings. It is this: when you tell your personal story, it changes
5 Tips for writing about friendship
Some great question prompts center on writing about friendship. If you are working on your autobiography, life story, or memoir, the role of friends can