Each year, I share a few of my favorite gift ideas. I hope you enjoy this quick round-up, newly updated for 2025. These range from
Speaking softly: navigate hard-to-talk about subjects in family history with 7 steps

2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. That milestone underscores how precious eyewitness accounts of that era are. But for
Intensity vs. consistency? What the research says is best. (AKA: The 20 Mile March)

A social media post grabbed my attention when a fellow writer mentioned her tendency to do intense stretches of writing, followed by periods of needing
Writing about love in your life story

Valentine’s Day is a reminder to ponder love and put special care into writing about love. Every life story will have romantic and friend relationships
8 tips to battle seasonal blahs

This past week, I ditched a mountain of work on my desk for an emergency afternoon with my best girlfriend. Megan has been in my
Survivor of Berlin’s WWII Atrocities Embodies Childhood Resilience, Thrives at Age 88

INTRODUCTION How does a child live through the horrors of war and emerge happy and whole? Heidi Posnien, now 88, grew up in Berlin under
My best tips to get your writing project done this year

During the holidays, I refocused my energy and filled my creative tank. Now that January has hit with gusto, I’ve felt compelled to pause again
Overcoming the fear of publishing my work

Having two books come out this fall has become a masterclass in overcoming the fear of publishing my work. After a period of deep-dive research
Writing a book template and checklist for a beautiful interior layout

Here is a collection of tips, best practices, and “writing a book templates” if you are writing a book, especially for the interior layout part.
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

