Think you’re too busy to write about your life? Think again.

Three easy ways to make memoir writing more approachable—and more efficient, so you can finally fit it into your busy schedule.

memoir & writingDawn M. RoodeApril 11, 2022writing autobiography, writing memoir, combat overwhelm, writing practiceComment

Best practices for recording family history interviews at home

Steal these best practices from professional oral historians to make your next family history interview a success, plus how to set the stage for great stories.

family historyDawn M. RoodeApril 4, 2022family history interviews, oral history interviews, interviewing techniques, family interviewsComment

Life Story Links: March 29, 2022

From sacred storytelling to writing about one's own personal history, from family legacy to family heirlooms, this curated roundup is filled with great stuff.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeMarch 29, 2022memory-keeping roundup, recent news about personal history, curated list of stories for family historiansComment

Why not make your own legacy list?

Whether you're downsizing or consciously sorting through your stuff, make a legacy list of items that hold memories—it's a cheat sheet to your family history.

family historyDawn M. RoodeMarch 21, 2022family heirloom stories, stories of our stuff, legacy list, documenting family heirlooms, family heirloomsComment

Life Story Links: March 15, 2022

This week's curated reading list for memory-keepers and family historians includes plenty of craft advice as well as first-person stories to inspire your own.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeMarch 15, 2022first person storytelling, stories of our stuff, recent biography releasesComment

Wait, your photo book has no captions?

A family photo book without captions is nice—but one with captions is an heirloom. A primer on what type of captions to include and how to design them cleanly.

photo legacy, book ideas & inspirationDawn M. RoodeMarch 7, 2022how to write captions for photos, storytelling captions, using photos to tell family stories, how to design a family photo book Comment

Life Story Links: March 1, 2022

This week's curated roundup is again overflowing with quality pieces on telling family stories, finding family history, and preserving a meaningful legacy.

curated roundupsDawn M. RoodeMarch 1, 2022finding family history, first person storytelling, connecting through stories, making history personalComment

14 Best RootsTech sessions for family storytellers in 2022

Here are my top picks for RootsTech 2022 sessions teaching about family storytelling and photo legacy. They’re all free, and you've got a year to watch!

family history, reviewsDawn M. RoodeMarch 1, 2022rootstech 2022, family history classes Comments