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Writing Family History

Which Stories Will You Tell

If you are documenting your family history, it can be overwhelming to know how to start or which stories to include.  This workshop will help make your stories sparkle with life on the page.

If you are documenting your family history, it can be overwhelming to know how to start or which stories to include.  Marilyn Harris will guide you through this process and help make your stories sparkle with life on the page.

All members of your family have their place on the family tree. While you probably can’t tell all their stories, you can have fun selecting which family stories to include in your book. Learn to select the stories that most reflect the essence of your family and begin to write these stories effectively. Whether you are just beginning your project or if you are well on the way toward completion, this practical and interactive workshop is for you.

Marilyn H. Collins is an award-winning author of nonfiction books and over a hundred magazine features. Her step-by-step writing guides include:

• Market Yourself, Market Your Book
• Memoir Writing Guide
• You Can Write a Book about Your Family
• The Art & Business of Writing Local or Regional History
• Write History Right

She is a frequent workshop leader and conference speaker on writing memoir, family history, local history, and marketing. She also offers workshops about writing for regional and special interest magazines.

Collins held executive positions with the Washington National Cathedral Association, American Association of University Women, and the Beaufort Historical Association. She owned a marketing and management consulting company in the Washington, DC area and in North Carolina. Collins is currently the owner of CHS Publishing.

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