Great points Denyse. Coming from the storytelling background of scrapbooking (the photo and stories side, not the crafty side) getting any story included with the photos was always something I encouraged. From a family history perspective, I am delighted with words I find from an ancestor, regardless of the form or style.
Really good stuff here. I notice in my own writing two things. I have shifted out of the RESEARCH - WRITE = PROCRASTINATE mode to more of a JUST TELL THE DAMN STORY - WRITE - OK MAYBE FACT CHECK THE DETAILS mode. The other shift is to begin the story with action, dropping the reader into it first and then later filling in the preamble.
Great points Denyse. Coming from the storytelling background of scrapbooking (the photo and stories side, not the crafty side) getting any story included with the photos was always something I encouraged. From a family history perspective, I am delighted with words I find from an ancestor, regardless of the form or style.
Your experience scrapbooking is perfect for family history telling.
Really good stuff here. I notice in my own writing two things. I have shifted out of the RESEARCH - WRITE = PROCRASTINATE mode to more of a JUST TELL THE DAMN STORY - WRITE - OK MAYBE FACT CHECK THE DETAILS mode. The other shift is to begin the story with action, dropping the reader into it first and then later filling in the preamble.
I love the action first approach David. My attention span isn't what it used to be but a good action hook gets me every time
Love how your modes are ALL CAPS. I get that energy.
I feel seen.😄😄
Good points, Denyse. This would all be so much easier if only people would write their life stories.