“Family Story Books” is the latest course in the “The Genealogy Detectives” series from Master Researcher, Tony Laidig. In this brand-new, beginner, friendly training, Tony guides you on a trip down Memory Lane to discover stories that celebrate the lives of those you love, those who went on before you, or those from the distant past!
Tony's skills as a book designer, storyteller, photographer, researcher, and teacher, set the stage for helping you navigate through the seemingly endless stacks of genealogy content to craft a story (or stories) your family, friends, or clients would absolutely LOVE!
This 4-Module training breaks down the Family Story Book process into four parts:
Module One: Discovering Your Family Stories
• Types of Family Stories to Tell.
• Choosing a Starting Point for Your Family Story.
• The Best Information to Use From Your Family Tree.
• Stories From Your DNA.
• Interviewing Family Members.
• Other Sources for Family-Related Stories.
• Establishing a Story Timeline.
• And Much More!
Module Two: Photos to Tell the Story
• Why a Picture Truly Is Worth a Thousand Words.
• Types of Family Photos to Search for.
• Where to Find Family Photos.
• What to Do When You Don't Have Photos of Family Members.
• Best Ways to Capture Photos for Your Story.
• Retouching and Enhancing Family Photos.
• And Much More!
Module Three: Support Materials for Context and Details
• Using Other Written and Photo Materials to Provide Context.
• Best Sources for Historical Information.
• Using Vintage Maps to Help Tell Your Story.
• The Wealth of Related Materials in Newspapers.
• Working With Historical Societies, Libraries, Courthouses, and more!
• Including Period Items to Help Tell Your Story.
• And Much More!
Module Four: Layout and Publish Your Book
• Organizing Your Research and Items Into a Cohesive Form.
• Working With Layout Templates.
• Ensuring Flow to Your Story Layout.
• Best Layout Options for Family Story Books.
• Preparing Your Files for Printing.
• Designing the Cover for Your Family Story Book.
• Choosing the Best Printing Options for Your Story Book.
• And Much More!