Content
Welcome
5m 2s
Speaker's Introduction
1m 22s
Introduction
1m 51s
Ancestor Profiles
2m 29s
Family Histories
3m 17s
Nonfiction Writing
25s
Plot
1m 42s
Structure
1m 50s
Description
1m 12s
Dialogue
1m 18s
Characterization
1m 20s
Read
1m 14s
What Makes a Good Profile?
1m 29s
Shaping Your Profile
4m 46s
Show Don't Tell
1m 1s
Research Materials
5m 12s
Treelines
58s
Writing a Character Sketch
8m 23s
No Story Too Small
35s
Family History Writing Challenge
1m 3s
Self-Critique
1m 46s
Examples
8m 27s
Profile Critiques
13m 25s
Conclusion
3m 49s
Announcements / prizes
7m 1s
Questions / answers
12m 53s
About this webinar
Starting one ancestor at a time is often the best way to get going with writing your family history. Learn how to craft compelling ancestor profiles from start to finish and how to effectively weave them into a larger narrative. Attendees are invited to submit a draft of a 500 word profile to Lisa ahead of time (lisa@lisaalzo.com). Three will be randomly selected for critique by Lisa during the live webinar.
\nAbout the speaker
Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A., is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer specializing in Eastern European research and nonfiction writing. She is the author of 11 books, includ...
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