There's no reason a fully documented family history can't read like a page-turning novel. in this concise and accessible book, Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shows genealogists, history buffs, and writers at all levels exactly how to record the fascinating tales of their ancestors. Based on her own extensive experience writing family histories, the author shares her best methods for: Conducting historical and thematic research Organizing materials Outlining and plotting a story Illustrating with pictures and charts Making money writing the histories of other families The advice, inspiration and instruction in You Can Write Your Family History makes it possible for anyone-even those who've never written a single page-to successfully chronicle the lives of near or distant relatives. It's the next best thing to having a personal instructor by your side. Certified Genealogist Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is nationally recognized in her field and lectures to thousands of genealogists every year. She's authored five highly acclaimed family history narratives and a number of genealogy books, including Organizing Your Family History Search, and Your Guide to Cemetery Research. She lives in Simla, Colorado. There's no reason a fully documented family history can't read like a page-turning novel. in this concise and accessible book, Sharon DeBartolo Carmack shows genealogists exactly how to record the fascinating tales of their ancestors. Based on her own extensive experience writing family histories, the author shares her best methods for: Conducting interviews and research Organizing materials Outlining and plotting a story Mixing pictures and charts into the finished book Making money writing the histories of other families The advice, inspiration and instruction in You Can Write Your Family History makes it possible for anyone-even those who've never written a single page-to chronicle the lives of near or distant relatives successfully. It's the next best thing to having a personal instructor by your side. Certified genealogist Sharon DeBartolo Carmack is nationally recognized in her field and lectures to thousands of genealogists every year. She's authored five highly acclaimed family history narratives and a number of genealogy books, including Organizing Your Family History and Your Guide to Cemetery Research. She lives in Simla, Colorado.