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Education for You in 2022 – Save 50% Now on Genealogy & Writing Courses

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If  improving your genealogy and/or writing skills is on your list of educational goals for the coming year, then check out the Black Friday Sale at Research Write Connect!

Whether you are a beginner who wants to explore family history, understand DNA testing and specific record sets, or an experienced researcher hoping to write your family history, or memoir, then take advantage of our Black Friday Sale and save 50% on all classes and 1:1 Coaching services at Research, Write, Connect through Tuesday, 30 November 2021!  (Note: Offer is not valid on past purchases).

All courses are self-paced with no set start or end dates so you can begin at a date and time that suits your schedule! These are the lowest prices of the year on our courses/coaching so you don’t want to miss out on this deal!

Use promo code THANKS50 at checkout to claim your 50% savings!

Offer good until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 30 November 2021.

Learn more about these courses by clicking the links below.

Genealogy Courses

  • The ABCs of DNA (with Regina Negrycz), regularly priced at $87.00 USD, now just $43.50 USD – click HERE to purchase!

Writing  Courses

Coaching Services
 
Save 50% on purchase of a one-hour writing coaching package with professional writer and instructor, Lisa A. Alzo, regularly priced at $120 USD per hour, now just $60.00 USD – Click HERE to purchase! 
 
View the Research, Write, Connect Store for more information.
 
Offer expires 30 November 2021. 
 
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If  improving your genealogy and/or writing skills is on your list of goals for the coming year, then check out the Black Friday Bonanza Sale at Research Write Connect!

Whether you are a beginner who wants to explore family history, understand DNA testing and specific record sets, or an experienced researcher hoping to write your family history, or master using Scrivener writing software, then take advantage of our Black Friday Bonanza Sale and save 50% on all classes and 1:1 Coaching services at Research, Write, Connect through Monday, 30 November 2020!  (Note: Offer is not valid on past purchases).

All courses are self-paced with no set start or end dates so you can begin at a date and time that suits your schedule! These are the lowest prices of the year on our courses/coaching so you don’t want to miss out on this deal!

Use promo code THANKS50 at checkout to claim your 50% savings!

Offer good until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 30 November 2020.

Learn more about these courses by clicking the links below.

Genealogy Courses

  • The ABCs of DNA (with Regina Negrycz), regularly priced at $87.00 USD, now just $43.50 USD – click HERE to purchase!

Writing  Courses

Coaching Services
 
Save 50% on purchase of a one-hour writing coaching package with professional writer and instructor, Lisa A. Alzo, regularly priced at $120 USD per hour, now just $60.00 USD – Click HERE to purchase! 
 
View the Research, Write, Connect Store for more information.
 
Offer expires 30 November 2020. 
 
Copyright 2020, Lisa A. Alzo
Research, Write, Connect
All Rights Reserved
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Back to School Sale: Save 30% on all Research Write Connect Courses

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September is here and it is the unofficial end of summer. As students are heading back to school, it is also time to think about your own genealogy education plan!  

Whether you are a beginner who wants to explore family history, understand DNA testing and specific record sets, or an experienced researcher hoping to write your family history, or master using Scrivener writing software, then take advantage of the special back to school sale and save 30% on all classes at Research, Write, Connect through Tuesday, 14 September 2020!  


All courses are self-paced with no set start or end dates so you can begin at a date and time that suits your schedule!



Use promo code LEARN30 at checkout to claim your 30% savings!

Offer good until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 14 September 2020.

Learn more about these courses by clicking the links below.

Genealogy Courses

  • The ABCs of DNA (with Regina Negrycz), regularly priced at $87.00 USD, now just $60.90 USD – click HERE to purchase!

Writing  Courses

View the Research, Write, Connect Store for more information.

Offer expires on 14 September 2020.

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Mother’s Day Special: Save 40% on Courses at Research, Write, Connect

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Looking to research or write about the special women in your life? 

Then, check out the special Mother’s Day sale and save 40% on all classes at Research, Write, Connect through Monday, 11 May 2020!  


All courses are self-paced with no set start or end dates so you can begin at a date and time that suits your schedule!
Use promo code MOM40 at checkout to claim your 40% savings!

Offer good until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 11 May 2020.
  • The ABCs of DNA, regularly priced at $87.00 USD, now just $52.20 USD – click HERE to shop!
[Thank you for supporting The Accidental Genealogist by purchasing these products which are a part of the income stream for my writing/genealogy business]


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Celebrate National DNA Day: Save on Courses at Research Write Connect

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In celebration of National DNA Day (April 25, 2020), Research, Write, Connect is having a sale on DNA courses taught by instructor, Regina Negrycz.

New! Using Mirror Trees to Identify Ancestors – Save $20 Now!

Learn how to use mirror trees and attach them to  DNA results to identify ancestors.
For a limited time, you can get this course for just $69 ($20 off the regular price).  Offer expires Thursday, 30 April 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

Click here to learn more and view the course outline.

Key features of the course include:
  • Self-Paced Study – No start or end date. Log in and begin your course immediately! You can work through the materials at a pace that suits your own schedule!
  • Tips & Techniques – Easy-to-understand lesson materials and short simple videos explain how to create, navigate, and use mirror trees Learn how to link mirror trees to DNA results to identify ancestors.
  • Interact with your instructor and get additional video content through access to a Facebook group.


Use Promo Code MIRROR20 at checkout!

                                    


The ABCs of DNA Course – Save 40%!

Also on sale: The ABCs of DNA taught by instructor Regina Negrycz.

The ABCs of DNA Course
The ABCs of DNA

By taking this course today, you will quickly learn the core concepts of using DNA for genealogy, which test to take, and the next steps!

Key features of the course include:

  • Self-Paced Study – No start or end date. Log in and begin your course immediately! You can work through the materials at a pace that suits your own schedule!
  • Tips & Techniques – Easy-to-understand lesson materials and short simple videos explain DNA terminology, who to test, types of tests, and more!
  • Interactive Learning – Ask questions and interact with your instructor and other students in a dedicated DNA Facebook Group.
For a limited time, you can get this course for $52.20 (save 40% off the regular price).  Offer expires Thursday 30 April 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

Click here to learn more and view the course outline.

Use Coupon Code DNA40 at checkout!

                                    


Check out our other courses and coaching services too!

[Thank you for supporting The Accidental Genealogist by purchasing these products which are a part of the income stream for my writing/genealogy business]

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At Home with DNA: Free Q&A Thursday 23 April 2020

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Are you considering purchasing a DNA test? Have you taken a test but have questions about interpreting your results or what to do next? 


Since so many of us are practicing social distancing and staying home, now is the perfect time to learn more about DNA testing!




My colleague, Regina Negrycz of Ancestral Beginnings will be answering all your DNA-related questions during a free “At Home with DNA” Q&A session via Zoom* on Thursday, 23 April 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. The Q&A is being hosted by Research, Write, Connect and is free, but you must register in advance.  Click here to reserve your spot now! 

The questions and answers portion will last for 30 minutes and there will be a special offer for attendees at the end. Due to privacy considerations, the Q&A will NOT be recorded.

* If you haven’t used Zoom before, consult the Zoom Support Center for more information on how to prepare to attend this meeting. We will NOT be able to provide technical support during the Q&A.

About Your Hosts

Regina Negrycz, Q&A facilitator
Regina Negrycz began researching her family history when she was eight years old. She wears many hats for her local genealogy society, is a member of seven other societies, serving as a proofreader on one of those societies. Regina’s interest in DNA has earned her a teaching role in Salt Lake City each December at the Salt Lake Christmas Tour. She recently spoke at the Genetic Genealogy of Ireland Conference in Dublin, Ireland in October, 2019.  Regina has also published two DNA quick guides with Family Roots Publishing.  Her love of city directories has led to the acquisition of approximately 1,000 city directories which are being documented in a unique database. Regina is on the board for a Friends Group for a future library in her community. She runs the website Ancestral Beginnings.

Lisa Alzo, Q&A moderator


Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A., is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer specializing in Eastern European research and nonfiction writing. She is the author of eleven books and hundreds of magazine articles, and works as an online educator and writing coach. Lisa created the online course site Research, Write, Connect Academy to instruct and coach family historians in research and writing.

Seats for the DNA Q&A are limited, so be sure to register using this link.

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All Rights Reserved

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Deciphering DNA Results: Free Video ~ Plus DNA Course Sale at Research, Write, Connect

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Did you get a DNA test kit over the holidays?  Perhaps you received your results and are struggling to understand what they mean?

My colleague, Regina Negrycz, of Ancestral Beginnings, has recorded this brief informative video “My DNA Results are Here – Now What?” explaining three key things your DNA results may tell you about your ethnicity, haplogroups, and potential new relatives.

Click on video above or this link to watch the video now.

FLASH SALE!  Save 40% on The ABCs of DNA Course

Want to learn more?  Now through 10 February 2020, you can save 40% on The ABCs of DNA course taught by Regina Negrycz at Research, Write, Connect.

Use coupon code DNA40 at checkout. 

Offer expires 10 February 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

How the Course Works

By taking this course today, you will quickly learn the core concepts of using DNA for genealogy, which test to take, and the next steps! 

Course highlights include:

  • Self-Paced Study: No start or end date. Log in and begin your course immediately! You can work through the materials at a pace that suits your own schedule!
  • Tips and Techniques: Easy-to-understand lesson materials and short simple videos explain DNA terminology, who to test, types of tests, and more!
  • Interactive Learning: Ask questions and interact with your instructor and other students in a dedicated Facebook Group.

Course Outline


Introduction to DNA

        DNA Composition
        Terminology
        Chromosomes & The Human Genome
        Centimorgans vs Centromeres
        Haplogroup vs Haplotype
        SNPs vs STRs
Prior to Testing
       DNA Tests Available
       Mitochondrial (mt) DNA
       Taking the mtDNA Test
       Your mtDNA Results
       YDNA
       Taking the Y-DNA Test
       Your  Y-DNA Results
       Autosomal (at) DNA
Testing Companies
      Ancestry
      23&Me
      MyHeritage
      FamilyTreeDNA
      LivingDNA
Who to Test?
      Ethnicity
      BrickWalls
      More Relatives
Next Steps

Register Today

Click here to learn more and register with your 40% discount using code DNA40.
From the Instructor:
 “I began incorporating DNA into my genealogical research in 2014. I am 100% Irish on my maternal side and, at that point in time, only knew one of those ancestral lines. I now have found descendants of 9 of my 16 great-great-grandparents!!
I receive new matches on a daily basis and love trying to figure out where each puzzle piece fits into my family tree!
I would love to help you get started with your DNA journey!”
~ Regina Negrycz, Instructor

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New Year’s Sale: Save 40% on All Courses at Research, Write, Connect

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If one of your 2020 goals is to learn something new about genealogy, or how to write your family history, or use Scrivener writing software, then take advantage of the special New Year’s sale and save 40% on all classes at Research, Write, Connect through Monday, 6 January 2020!  



All courses are self-paced with no set start or end dates so you can begin at a date and time that suits your schedule!

Use promo code NEWYEAR40 at checkout to claim your 40% savings!

Offer good until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 6 January 2020.
  • The ABCs of DNA, regularly priced at $87.00 USD, now just $52.20 USD – click HERE to shop!

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Special Sale: Save 50% on All Courses at Research Write Connect

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Now through Monday, December 2, 2019, save 50% on ALL courses at Research, Write, Connect. 



Take advantage of the lowest prices of the year to learn genealogy and writing at your own pace!

Writing courses include:

The Write Stuff: Telling the Story (now just $74.50) – click here to learn more!

The Write Stuff: Advancing the Story (now $74.50) – click here to learn more!

The Write Stuff: Selling the Story (now just $84.50) – click here to learn more!

Mastering Scrivener 101 (now just $89.50 ) – click here to learn more!


Genealogy Courses include:

The ABCs of DNA (now just $43.50) – click here to learn more!

Discovering Genealogy (now just $43.50) – click here to learn more!

Finding Your Female Ancestors (now just $49.50) – click here to learn more!

All courses are self-paced with NO START OR END DATES. Work through the course when it is convenient for you on your own schedule.



Click here to purchase now. Use coupon code THANKS50 at checkout. Offer expires Monday 2 December 2019 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

[Offer NOT valid on past purchases].

Thank you for supporting The Accidental Genealogist. 

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All Rights Reserved


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Watch Sessions from the MyHeritage Live in Amsterdam via LiveStream 7-8 September 2019

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The Accidental Genealogist is delighted to be among the speakers invited for MyHeritage Live 2019 in Amsterdam and will be presenting two sessions: “Discovering Immigration Stories with MyHeritage” (Saturday 7 September 2019, 2:30 pm. Amsterdam time) and “Using Census, Immigration, Newspaper, and  Yearbook Records at MyHeritage to Explore the Lives of Your Ancestors” (Sunday 8 September 2019, 3:00 p.m. Amsterdam time).


Image courtesy of MyHeritage


Even if you are unable to attend this event in person, you can watch via live stream the sessions of genealogy and DNA lectures. 

Starting on September 7th, at 9:00 a.m. Amsterdam time (to calculate the time in your local time zone, use a time zone converter), you will have the opportunity to choose to stream either our DNA or genealogy track via the MyHeritage LIVE website live2019.myheritage.com or by visiting the MyHeritage Facebook page to watch via Facebook Live.

Be sure to check out the conference schedule to plan accordingly.  The schedule is available on the MyHeritage conference site.

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