Presenter: Martin Fischer
Format: Download MP4 video file of Slides with synchronized audio

In this presentation, Marty Fischer will discuss the many different forms genealogical writing can take, describe the writing process and explain how to organize a piece of family history writing. He will offer tips and on writing problems to avoid and suggest possible topics family historians may want to write about. His presentation will include a brief introduction to the pre-writing techniques of outlining, mind-mapping and stream-of-consciousness rough drafting. He will also explain the value of focusing on a family history topic by creating a thesis statement and will share several examples from his own family history writing. This presentation is intended to inspire even the most reluctant writer to take the steps necessary to start a genealogy writing project that will be worth saving and sharing.