Live Webinar: Tell a Better Family Story: The Goldilocks Zone of Storytelling

Thursday, November 19, 2024 7:00 – 8:00 PM EDT

What is the right amount of detail to breathe life into your family history story without overwhelming readers? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with more information or unsure how to keep your readers engaged?

Join Rhonda Lauritzen for this webinar that will provide you with the tools to create compelling narratives.

Learn how to balance facts with storytelling, avoid information overload, and make your characters relatable. Discover the art of incorporating historical context without overwhelming your readers. This webinar addresses common questions faced by aspiring family historians, providing practical advice on how to craft engaging stories that resonate with your audience.

Bonus! Get your genealogy questions answered during a live Q&A session after the presentation.

***All registrants get access to the webinar recording the following day.***

What you will learn:

• Who: Describe characters in fresh ways
• What: Choose specific, even obscure details to make your story relatable
• Why: Focus on what your story is really about (theme)
• Where/when: Pepper your scene with historical context
• How: We will do a short exercise that has sparked breakthroughs in many students

Pepper your story with colorful details. Like spices, you want to add just the right amount of flavor: not too little, not too much. That is the Goldilocks Zone.

About the instructor:

Rhonda Lauritzen is a professional biographer with multiple published books and is a regular speaker at international conferences like RootsTech. She has an MBA from the University of Utah and served as CEO of her family business, working alongside her six brothers. In 2007, her writing journey began with her parents’ family business saga. She founded Evalogue.Life in 2016. Since then, Rhonda has been hired to help tell the stories of families, cities, and nonprofits. She believes that when you tell your story, it changes the ending.