Bring Your Ancestors to Life: A Genealogist's Guide to Storytelling

Bring Your Ancestors to Life: A Genealogist's Guide to Storytelling

March 27, 2025 | Live 3-Hour Course 2PM ET

Transform Your Genealogy Research into Engaging Stories

Turning your family history research into captivating stories can feel daunting. But it's also an incredibly rewarding experience! In this 3-hour immersive course, we'll guide you through the storytelling process, from unearthing hidden narratives within your documents to crafting compelling narratives that bring your ancestors to life. We'll explore key techniques, provide inspiring examples, and offer opportunities for hands-on practice throughout the session. By the end, you'll have the confidence and skills to share your family history in a way that truly resonates with others.

Experience Interactive Learning with an Expert

This live, three-hour session is designed to immerse you in a hands-on learning experience. Led by FamilySearch expert Sunny Jane Morton, you’ll benefit from:

• Expert Guidance: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional.
• Practical Handouts: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.
• PLUS - Registrants receive the digital eBook Writing Your Family History ($19.99 value) FREE

Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered during the live session and through our exclusive online forum for two weeks, ensuring all your questions are answered and you receive personalized guidance as you apply what you've learned.

What You’ll Learn

Gain practical skills and insights to elevate your genealogy journey:

• Learn to transform raw data into compelling narratives: The course will teach you how to turn a list of dates and places into a captivating story about your ancestors.
  
• Develop storytelling skills: You'll learn techniques for building a story arc, identifying themes, and crafting engaging narratives that resonate with your audience.
• Gain confidence in sharing your family history: The course will help you overcome any apprehension you may have about sharing your research and empower you to tell your family's story with confidence.
• Connect with your ancestors on a deeper level: By transforming your research into stories, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your ancestors' lives, experiences, and motivations.
• Learn from experienced instructors: The course will be led by experts who can share their knowledge and provide valuable guidance on storytelling techniques.
• Gain practical skills: The immersive format will provide opportunities for hands-on practice and feedback, allowing you to develop your storytelling skills in a supportive environment.
• Discover new ways to present your research: You'll learn how to share your family stories through various mediums, such as presentations, written narratives, and even creative projects.
• Expand your research horizons: The course will encourage you to think beyond traditional genealogical records and explore new avenues for uncovering and sharing your family's story.

…and so much more!

Can’t attend live? No worries! All registered students receive access to the session recording for a full year, so you can revisit the material whenever it’s convenient for you.

Meet Your Instructor

Sunny Jane Morton is an award-winning writer who has advanced training in genealogy, history, and memoir-writing. She is a contributing editor for Family Tree Magazine; Content Director at Your DNA Guide; author of Story of My Life: A Workbook for Preserving Your Legacy and co-author of How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records; and a writing coach and course developer for Family Tree University. She will be an instructor for GRIP Genealogy Institute’s Practical Family History Writing Course in 2025.

Bring your ancestors to life! Join us for this live session and learn to transform your research into captivating family stories.