Back for 2021: The Fearless Females Blogging Prompts Series

In March 2010, I launched a series of 31 blogging prompts for celebrating and honoring the “fearless females” in our family trees. Many bloggers participated and I was asked if I planned on running them again. I’m happy to say that this series is still going strong and is back for another year (the 11th).

Fearless Females 2021
Fearless Females Badge courtesy of Denise Levenick with edits by Lisa A. Alzo


So, to mark National Women’s History Month (beginning Monday, March 1), I’m listing the 31 prompts below. 

Also, you can download the free badge above to use on your blog to indicate your participation. [A special thanks to my friend and colleague, Denise Levenick, The Family Curator, who created the original version of this badge especially for me for the 2016 edition of Fearless Females].

The theme for National Women’s History Month 2021 is once again “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced.” According to the The National Women’s History Alliance, “Since many of the women’s suffrage centennial celebrations originally scheduled for 2020 were curtailed, the National Women’s History Alliance is extending the annual theme for 2021.” The theme honors “the brave women who fought to win suffrage rights for women, and for the women who continue to fight for the voting rights of others.” So, once again, it is a perfect time to start writing about your valiant female ancestors.   

Watch this blog for other ideas, prompts, and tips to learn about your female ancestors, as well as special coupons for discounts on books, courses, or other products related to researching your female lines.

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Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month


You can choose to do some of the prompts, or all of them–there’s no pressure–it’s meant to be a fun exercise to focus on the women and make sure their stories are told! 

[Group of young women reading in library of normal school, Washington, D.C.]Library of Congress, (Johnston, Frances Benjamin, 1864-1952, photographer.); REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-100288 (b&w film copy neg.) DIGITAL ID: (b&w film copy neg.) cph 3c00288 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3c00288]

Blogging Prompts

March 1 — Do you have a favorite female ancestor? One you are drawn to or want to learn more about? Write down some key facts you have already learned or what you would like to learn and outline your goals and potential sources you plan to check.

March 2 — Post a photo of one of your female ancestors. Who is in the photo? When was it taken? Why did you select this photo?

March 3 — Do you share a first name with one of your female ancestors? Perhaps you were named for your great-grandmother, or your name follows a particular naming pattern. If not, then list the most unique or unusual female first name you’ve come across in your family tree.

March 4 — Do you have marriage records for your grandparents or great-grandparents? Write a post about where they were married and when. Any family stories about the wedding day? Post a photo too if you have one.

March 5 — How did they meet? You’ve documented marriages, now, go back a bit. Do you know the story of how your parents met? Your grandparents?

March 6 — Describe an heirloom you may have inherited from a female ancestor (wedding ring or other jewelry, china, clothing, etc.) If you don’t have any, then write about a specific object you remember from your mother or grandmother, or aunt (a scarf, a hat, cooking utensil, furniture, etc.)

March 7 — Share a favorite recipe from your mother or grandmother’s kitchen. Why is this dish your favorite? If you don’t have one that’s been passed down, describe a favorite holiday or other meal you shared with your family.

March 8 — Did one of your female ancestors leave a diary, journal, or collection of letters? Share an entry or excerpt.

March 9 — Take a family document (baptismal certificate, passenger list, naturalization petition, etc.) and write a brief narrative using the information.

March 10 — What role did religion play in your family? How did your female ancestors practice their faith? If they did not, why didn’t they? Did you have any female ancestors who served their churches in some capacity?

March 11 — Did you have any female ancestors who died young or from tragic or unexpected circumstances? Describe and how did this affect the family?

March 12 — Working girl: Did your mother or grandmother work outside the home? What did she do? Describe her occupation.

March 13 — Moment of Strength: share a story where a female ancestor showed courage or strength in a difficult situation.

March 14 — Newsmakers? Did you have a female ancestor who made the news? Why? Was she famous or notorious? Did she appear in the social column?

March 15 — Write a six-word memoir tribute to one of your female ancestors.

March 16 — If you could have lunch with any female family member (living or dead) or any famous female who would it be and why? Where would you go? What would you eat?

March 17 — Social Butterfly? What social organizations or groups did your mother or grandmother belong to? Sewing circle, church group, fraternal benefit society or lodge? Describe her role in the group.

March 18 — Shining star: Did you have a female ancestor who had a special talent? Artist, singer, actress, athlete, seamstress, or other? Describe.

March 19 — Have you discovered a surprising fact about one of your female ancestors? What was it and how did you learn it? How did you feel when you found out?

March 20 — Is there a female ancestor who is your brick wall? Why? List possible sources for finding more information.

March 21 — Describe a tender moment one of your female ancestors shared with you or another family member.

March 22 — If a famous director wanted to make a movie about one of your female ancestors who would it be? What actress would you cast in the role and why?

March 23 — Create a timeline for a female ancestor using your favorite software program or an online timeline generator such as OurTimelines. Post an image of it or link to it.

March 24 — Do you share any physical resemblance or personality trait with one of your female ancestors? Who? What is it?

March 25 — Tell how a female ancestor interacted with her children. Was she loving or supportive? A disciplinarian? A bit of both?

March 26 — What education did your mother receive? Your grandmothers? Great-grandmothers? Note any advanced degrees or special achievements.

March 27 — Do you know the immigration story of one or more female ancestors? Do you have any passenger lists, passports, or other documentation? Interesting family stories?

March 28 — Do you remember your mother’s best friend? Your grandmother’s? How and where did they meet? How long were they friends? What activities did they share?

March 29 — Create a free Fold3 Memorial Page or a Genealogy Trading Card at Big Huge Labs for a female ancestor. Some of you may have created your own card back in September 2009 following Sheri Fenley’s post over at The Educated Genealogist. This time, the card is for your female ancestor. Tell us about who you’ve selected and why and then post a link to what you’ve created.

March 30 — Did you receive any advice or words of wisdom from your mother or another female ancestor?

March 31 — Pick one female ancestor and write a mini-profile (500 words or less).

BONUS: Take all of your postings and turn them into a memory or tribute booklet for future generations.

Post an entry on your Blog when you have created your tribute. Tell us how you did it (what format, how you printed it or digitized it, etc.).

Want Even More Prompts and Tips?

If you would like additional writing prompts and tips for researching and writing about your female ancestors, pick up a copy of my eBook Fearless Females: 31 Writing Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History. Click here to order a copy and get $2.00 off the purchase price with coupon code fearless2021 (coupon good through 31 March 2021 11:59 p.m. Eastern time).

Copyright, 2021, Lisa A. Alzo

All Rights Reserved

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Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Fearless Females Blogging Prompts

It’s less than a week away…that special month for you to honor your female ancestors with the Fearless Females blogging prompts series.
Fearless Females Badge courtesy of Denise Levenick with edits by Lisa A. Alzo


In March 2010, I launched a series of 31 blogging prompts for celebrating and honoring the “fearless females” in our family trees. Many bloggers participated and I was asked if I planned on running them again. I’m happy to say that this series is still going strong and is back for another year.

So, to mark National Women’s History Month (beginning Sunday, March 1), I’m listing the 31 prompts below. 

Also, you can download the free badge above to use on your blog to indicate your participation. [A special thanks to my friend and colleague, Denise Levenick, The Family Curator, who created the original version of this badge especially for me for the 2016 edition of Fearless Females].

The theme for National Women’s History Month 2020 is Valiant Women of the Vote. The theme honors “the brave women who fought to win suffrage rights for women, and for the women who continue to fight for the voting rights of others.” So it is a perfect time to start writing about your valiant female ancestors.   

Watch this blog for other ideas, prompts, and tips to learn about your female ancestors, as well as special coupons for discounts on books, courses, or other products related to researching your female lines.

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Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month

 You can choose to do some of the prompts, or all of them–there’s no pressure–it’s meant to be a fun exercise to focus on the women and make sure their stories are told!
  

[Group of young women reading in library of normal school, Washington, D.C.]Library of Congress, (Johnston, Frances Benjamin, 1864-1952, photographer.); REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-100288 (b&w film copy neg.) DIGITAL ID: (b&w film copy neg.) cph 3c00288 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3c00288]

Blogging Prompts

March 1 — Do you have a favorite female ancestor? One you are drawn to or want to learn more about? Write down some key facts you have already learned or what you would like to learn and outline your goals and potential sources you plan to check.

March 2 — Post a photo of one of your female ancestors. Who is in the photo? When was it taken? Why did you select this photo?

March 3 — Do you share a first name with one of your female ancestors? Perhaps you were named for your great-grandmother, or your name follows a particular naming pattern. If not, then list the most unique or unusual female first name you’ve come across in your family tree.

March 4 — Do you have marriage records for your grandparents or great-grandparents? Write a post about where they were married and when. Any family stories about the wedding day? Post a photo too if you have one.

March 5 — How did they meet? You’ve documented marriages, now, go back a bit. Do you know the story of how your parents met? Your grandparents?

March 6 — Describe an heirloom you may have inherited from a female ancestor (wedding ring or other jewelry, china, clothing, etc.) If you don’t have any, then write about a specific object you remember from your mother or grandmother, or aunt (a scarf, a hat, cooking utensil, furniture, etc.)

March 7 — Share a favorite recipe from your mother or grandmother’s kitchen. Why is this dish your favorite? If you don’t have one that’s been passed down, describe a favorite holiday or other meal you shared with your family.

March 8 — Did one of your female ancestors leave a diary, journal, or collection of letters? Share an entry or excerpt.

March 9 — Take a family document (baptismal certificate, passenger list, naturalization petition, etc.) and write a brief narrative using the information.

March 10 — What role did religion play in your family? How did your female ancestors practice their faith? If they did not, why didn’t they? Did you have any female ancestors who served their churches in some capacity?

March 11 — Did you have any female ancestors who died young or from tragic or unexpected circumstances? Describe and how did this affect the family?

March 12 — Working girl: Did your mother or grandmother work outside the home? What did she do? Describe her occupation.

March 13 — Moment of Strength: share a story where a female ancestor showed courage or strength in a difficult situation.

March 14 — Newsmakers? Did you have a female ancestor who made the news? Why? Was she famous or notorious? Did she appear in the social column?

March 15 — Write a six-word memoir tribute to one of your female ancestors.

March 16 — If you could have lunch with any female family member (living or dead) or any famous female who would it be and why? Where would you go? What would you eat?

March 17 — Social Butterfly? What social organizations or groups did your mother or grandmother belong to? Sewing circle, church group, fraternal benefit society or lodge? Describe her role in the group.

March 18 — Shining star: Did you have a female ancestor who had a special talent? Artist, singer, actress, athlete, seamstress, or other? Describe.

March 19 — Have you discovered a surprising fact about one of your female ancestors? What was it and how did you learn it? How did you feel when you found out?

March 20 — Is there a female ancestor who is your brick wall? Why? List possible sources for finding more information.

March 21 — Describe a tender moment one of your female ancestors shared with you or another family member.

March 22 — If a famous director wanted to make a movie about one of your female ancestors who would it be? What actress would you cast in the role and why?

March 23 — Create a timeline for a female ancestor using your favorite software program or an online timeline generator such as OurTimelines. Post an image of it or link to it.

March 24 — Do you share any physical resemblance or personality trait with one of your female ancestors? Who? What is it?

March 25 — Tell how a female ancestor interacted with her children. Was she loving or supportive? A disciplinarian? A bit of both?

March 26 — What education did your mother receive? Your grandmothers? Great-grandmothers? Note any advanced degrees or special achievements.

March 27 — Do you know the immigration story of one or more female ancestors? Do you have any passenger lists, passports, or other documentation? Interesting family stories?

March 28 — Do you remember your mother’s best friend? Your grandmother’s? How and where did they meet? How long were they friends? What activities did they share?

March 29 — Create a free Fold3 Memorial Page or a Genealogy Trading Card at Big Huge Labs for a female ancestor. Some of you may have created your own card back in September 2009 following Sheri Fenley’s post over at The Educated Genealogist. This time, the card is for your female ancestor. Tell us about who you’ve selected and why and then post a link to what you’ve created.

March 30 — Did you receive any advice or words of wisdom from your mother or another female ancestor?

March 31 — Pick one female ancestor and write a mini-profile (500 words or less).

BONUS: Take all of your postings and turn them into a memory or tribute booklet for future generations.

Post an entry on your Blog when you have created your tribute. Tell us how you did it (what format, how you printed it or digitized it, etc.).

Want Even More Prompts and Tips?

If you would like additional writing prompts and tips for researching and writing about your female ancestors, pick up a copy of my eBook Fearless Females: 31 Writing Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History. Click here to order a copy and get $2.00 off the purchase price with coupon code fearless2020 (coupon good through 31 March 2020 11:59 p.m. Eastern time).

Copyright, 2020, Lisa A. Alzo

All Rights Reserved
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Fearless Females Blogging Prompts Series Returns for 2019

It’s just a few days away…that special month for you to honor your female ancestors with the Fearless Females blogging prompts series!

Fearless Females Badge courtesy of Denise Levenick

In March 2010, I launched a series of 31 blogging prompts for celebrating and honoring the “fearless females” in our family trees. Many bloggers participated and I was asked if I planned on running them again. I’m happy to say that this series is still going strong and is back for another year.

So, to mark National Women’s History Month (beginning Friday, March 1), I’m listing the 31 prompts below. 

Also, you can download the free badge above to use on your blog to indicate your participation. [A special thanks to my friend and colleague, Denise Levenick, The Family Curator, who created the original version of this badge especially for me for the 2016 edition of Fearless Females].

The theme for National Women’s History Month 2019 is Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence so it is a perfect time to start writing about those female ancestors who have been the champions in your family!  Tell us about your female ancestor(s) “who have led efforts to end war, violence, and injustice and pioneered the use of nonviolence to change society.”

Watch this blog for other ideas, prompts, and tips to learn about your female ancestors, as well as special coupons for discounts on books, courses, or other products related to researching your female lines.

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Fearless Females: 31 Blogging Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History Month


 You can choose to do some of the prompts, or all of them–there’s no pressure–it’s meant to be a fun exercise to focus on the women and make sure their stories are told!
  
[Group of young women reading in library of normal school, Washington, D.C.]Library of Congress, (Johnston, Frances Benjamin, 1864-1952, photographer.); REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZ62-100288 (b&w film copy neg.) DIGITAL ID: (b&w film copy neg.) cph 3c00288 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3c00288]

Blogging Prompts

March 1 — Do you have a favorite female ancestor? One you are drawn to or want to learn more about? Write down some key facts you have already learned or what you would like to learn and outline your goals and potential sources you plan to check.

March 2 — Post a photo of one of your female ancestors. Who is in the photo? When was it taken? Why did you select this photo?

March 3 — Do you share a first name with one of your female ancestors? Perhaps you were named for your great-grandmother, or your name follows a particular naming pattern. If not, then list the most unique or unusual female first name you’ve come across in your family tree.

March 4 — Do you have marriage records for your grandparents or great-grandparents? Write a post about where they were married and when. Any family stories about the wedding day? Post a photo too if you have one.

March 5 — How did they meet? You’ve documented marriages, now, go back a bit. Do you know the story of how your parents met? Your grandparents?

March 6 — Describe an heirloom you may have inherited from a female ancestor (wedding ring or other jewelry, china, clothing, etc.) If you don’t have any, then write about a specific object you remember from your mother or grandmother, or aunt (a scarf, a hat, cooking utensil, furniture, etc.)

March 7 — Share a favorite recipe from your mother or grandmother’s kitchen. Why is this dish your favorite? If you don’t have one that’s been passed down, describe a favorite holiday or other meal you shared with your family.

March 8 — Did one of your female ancestors leave a diary, journal, or collection of letters? Share an entry or excerpt.

March 9 — Take a family document (baptismal certificate, passenger list, naturalization petition, etc.) and write a brief narrative using the information.

March 10 — What role did religion play in your family? How did your female ancestors practice their faith? If they did not, why didn’t they? Did you have any female ancestors who served their churches in some capacity?

March 11 — Did you have any female ancestors who died young or from tragic or unexpected circumstances? Describe and how did this affect the family?

March 12 — Working girl: Did your mother or grandmother work outside the home? What did she do? Describe her occupation.

March 13 — Moment of Strength: share a story where a female ancestor showed courage or strength in a difficult situation.

March 14 — Newsmakers? Did you have a female ancestor who made the news? Why? Was she famous or notorious? Did she appear in the social column?

March 15 — Write a six-word memoir tribute to one of your female ancestors.

March 16 — If you could have lunch with any female family member (living or dead) or any famous female who would it be and why? Where would you go? What would you eat?

March 17 — Social Butterfly? What social organizations or groups did your mother or grandmother belong to? Sewing circle, church group, fraternal benefit society or lodge? Describe her role in the group.

March 18 — Shining star: Did you have a female ancestor who had a special talent? Artist, singer, actress, athlete, seamstress, or other? Describe.

March 19 — Have you discovered a surprising fact about one of your female ancestors? What was it and how did you learn it? How did you feel when you found out?

March 20 — Is there a female ancestor who is your brick wall? Why? List possible sources for finding more information.

March 21 — Describe a tender moment one of your female ancestors shared with you or another family member.

March 22 — If a famous director wanted to make a movie about one of your female ancestors who would it be? What actress would you cast in the role and why?

March 23 — Create a timeline for a female ancestor using your favorite software program or an online timeline generator such as OurTimelines. Post an image of it or link to it.

March 24 — Do you share any physical resemblance or personality trait with one of your female ancestors? Who? What is it?

March 25 — Tell how a female ancestor interacted with her children. Was she loving or supportive? A disciplinarian? A bit of both?

March 26 — What education did your mother receive? Your grandmothers? Great-grandmothers? Note any advanced degrees or special achievements.

March 27 — Do you know the immigration story of one or more female ancestors? Do you have any passenger lists, passports, or other documentation? Interesting family stories?

March 28 — Do you remember your mother’s best friend? Your grandmother’s? How and where did they meet? How long were they friends? What activities did they share?

March 29 — Create a free Fold3 Memorial Page or a Genealogy Trading Card at Big Huge Labs for a female ancestor. Some of you may have created your own card back in September 2009 following Sheri Fenley’s post over at The Educated Genealogist. This time, the card is for your female ancestor. Tell us about who you’ve selected and why and then post a link to what you’ve created.

March 30 — Did you receive any advice or words of wisdom from your mother or another female ancestor?

March 31 — Pick one female ancestor and write a mini-profile (500 words or less).

BONUS: Take all of your postings and turn them into a memory or tribute booklet for future generations.

Post an entry on your Blog when you have created your tribute. Tell us how you did it (what format, how you printed it or digitized it, etc.).

Want Even More Prompts and Tips?

If you would like additional writing prompts and tips for researching and writing about your female ancestors, pick up a copy of my eBook Fearless Females: 31 Writing Prompts to Celebrate Women’s History. Click here to order a copy and get $2.00 off the purchase price with coupon code fearless19 (coupon good through 31 March 2019, 11:59 p.m. Eastern time). 

Copyright, 2019, Lisa A. Alzo

All Rights Reserved
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Last Chance to Save 40% on Writing Courses. Start Writing More in 2019!

If you want to create amazing family stories in 2019, let me help you! 

Today is the final day to take
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Click here to register now and use coupon code RESOLVE19 at checkout.

Included in the courses are instructional videos, practical and realistic assignments, checklists, resources and each course has a private Facebook group where you can get valuable feedback from your instructor (me) and your peers!

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The Write Stuff: Telling the Story


The Write Stuff: Telling the Story

There are no start or end dates. Materials are organized into weekly lessons. Here’s the breakdown week by week:

There are no start or end dates. Materials are organized into weekly lessons. Here’s the breakdown week by week:

  • Week 1 – Setting Writing Goals
  • Week 2 – Plot, Plan, and Scheme: Storyboard Your Family History Project
  • Week 3 – Tap into Family Treasures
  • Week 4 – Character Development through Oral History and Profile
  • Week 5 – Shaping Your Story Using Plot and Structure


Learn more about The Write Stuff: Telling the Story course here.

The 40% discount also applies to The Write Stuff: Telling the Story: Homeschool Edition. Learn more here.

The Write Stuff: Advancing the Story

The Write Stuff II: Advancing the Story

There are no start or end dates. Materials are organized into weekly lessons. Here’s the breakdown week by week:

  • Week 1: Creating a Workable Story Structure
  • Week 2: Writing Fabulous Family History Scenes
  • Week 3: Using Creative Nonfiction Writing Techniques
  • Week 4: Handling Citations
  • Week 5: Revising Your Existing Prose
  • Week 6: Bonus Lesson: Print and Electronic Options for Sharing and Publishing

Learn more about The Write Stuff: Advancing the Story course here.

Special Offer: A Personal Consultation 

Are you uncertain about writing your family history in a compelling form that will really captivate your family and friends? Do you have doubts about finally tackling this part of your years of genealogy work? How often do you get personalized help from a published author who has been writing for over three decades and has proven success as a writing instructor and coach?

To help you get on track and set your goals, I am offering a FREE 15 minute consultation ($30 value) to the first 15 people who purchase one of The Write Stuff Courses during this promotion using promo code RESOLVE19.

Click here to purchase now! Resolve to write more in 2019!

BUT HURRY!  SALE PRICE EXPIRES TODAY, 31 DECEMBER 2018 – 11:59 PM EST


Thank you for your interest in my blog and products. As a small business owner, I am grateful for your support!





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Time is Running Out – Save 50% on Webinar Bundles

Time is running out for the sale on my popular webinar bundles!

Save 50% at checkout with coupon code JOY18  through December 31, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. EST.  

Click here to purchase now!

https://www.lisaalzo.com/webinars


Each bundle contains video file links for each presentation (hosted on Vimeo), plus the syllabus materials/handouts.

New Titles Added

Two new titles have been added:

Genealogy Dark Side Bundle



Three webinars and 14 pages of syllabus materials:

1. Cause of Death: Using Coroner’s Records for Genealogy – This presentation covers where to find coroner’s records and how to mine them for genealogy research clues.
2. Diseases, Disasters, Distress: Bad for Your Ancestors, Good for Genealogy!– This presentation will discuss five ways to learn how diseases, disasters, and distress may have impacted your family’s history.
3. Make Those Skeletons Dance: Exploring Your Family’s Dark Side – When you start digging into your family’s past, “You never know what you’re gonna get.” If you suspect a few black sheep lurking in your family tree, this session will show you how to hunt them down, bust through the speculation, and tell the real story.

Timesaving Tools for the Family Historian Webinar Bundle


Three webinars and 10 pages of syllabus materials:

1. Storyboard Your Family History – Learn how a storyboard can help you jumpstart and improve your writing.2. Scrivener for Easier Family History Writing Projects – Get an overview of how to use Scrivener for your writing projects.3. Trello for Genealogists – Learn how to use Trello as a virtual whiteboard for organizing and managing your research and writing projects.


Other Great Webinar Bundles

You can also get any of these webinar bundles for 50% off during the sale:

Share Your Stories Webinar Bundle

Finding Your Female Ancestors (Volume I) Webinar Bundle

Beginning Genealogy Webinar Bundle

Eastern European Genealogy (Volume I) Webinar Bundle

Click here to read my recent post on these bundles.

Sale Ends December 31st


All bundles are on sale for a limited time ONLY – save 50% at checkout with coupon code JOY18 through December 31, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. EST.  

Click here to purchase now!

More bundles will be added, so keep checking back, or sign up for my newsletter to receive notifications about new products.



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[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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Resolve to Write More in 2019. Save 40% on Writing Courses

Did you hear a great story about one of your ancestors over the holidays? Perhaps you gave or received a DNA test to begin exploring your heritage and are wondering what else there is to learn about your family history?  



One of the best ways to preserve and share your memories, research, and DNA discoveries is to write a family history narrative that will transcend the generations. If you want to create amazing family stories in 2019, my popular Write Stuff courses can help! 

Now through 31 December 2018 you can save 40% off the regular price of The Write Stuff I: Telling the Story and The Write Stuff II: Advancing the Story at Research, Write, Connect

Click here to register now and use coupon code RESOLVE19 at checkout.


Both courses are self-paced, with NO start or end dates.  You can SAVE NOW, and start whenever you are ready (even if it is after the New Year)! 


The Write Stuff: Telling the Story


The Write Stuff: Telling the Story

There are no start or end dates. Materials are organized into weekly lessons. Here’s the breakdown week by week:

There are no start or end dates. Materials are organized into weekly lessons. Here’s the breakdown week by week:

  • Week 1 – Setting Writing Goals
  • Week 2 – Plot, Plan, and Scheme: Storyboard Your Family History Project
  • Week 3 – Tap into Family Treasures
  • Week 4 – Character Development through Oral History and Profile
  • Week 5 – Shaping Your Story Using Plot and Structure


Learn more about The Write Stuff: Telling the Story course here.

The 40% discount also applies to The Write Stuff: Telling the Story: Homeschool Edition. Learn more here.

The Write Stuff: Advancing the Story

The Write Stuff II: Advancing the Story

There are no start or end dates. Materials are organized into weekly lessons. Here’s the breakdown week by week:

  • Week 1: Creating a Workable Story Structure
  • Week 2: Writing Fabulous Family History Scenes
  • Week 3: Using Creative Nonfiction Writing Techniques
  • Week 4: Handling Citations
  • Week 5: Revising Your Existing Prose
  • Week 6: Bonus Lesson: Print and Electronic Options for Sharing and Publishing

Learn more about The Write Stuff: Advancing the Story course here.

Special Offer: A Personal Consultation 


Are you uncertain about writing your family history in a compelling form that will really captivate your family and friends? Do you have doubts about finally tackling this part of your years of genealogy work? How often do you get personalized help from a published author who has been writing for over three decades and has proven success as a writing instructor and coach?

To help you get on track and set your goals, I am offering a FREE 15 minute consultation ($30 value) to the first 15 people who purchase one of The Write Stuff Courses during this promotion using promo code RESOLVE19.

Click here to purchase now! Resolve to write more in 2019!

Sale price good THROUGH MONDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2018 – 11:59 PM EST


Thank you for your interest in my blog and products. As a small business owner, I am grateful for your support!





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One Day Only! Flash Sale ~ Save 40% on Writing Courses

I’m closing out November with a one day only Flash Sale on writing courses.

I teamed up with my friend and colleague, Thomas MacEntee for this special promotion. Learn more at Genealogy Bargains



Take 40% off my popular writing courses – The Write Stuff I: Telling the Story and The Write Stuff II: Advancing the Story at Research, Write, Connect.

Use coupon code END40 through TODAY ONLY – FRIDAY, 30 November 2018. Offers expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. 

Both courses are self-paced, with NO start or end dates.  You can SAVE NOW, and start whenever you are ready (even if it is after the New Year)! 


Learn more about The Write Stuff: Telling the Story course here.

Learn more about The Write Stuff: Advancing the Story course here.

Also, the first 15 people to purchase a writing course will receive a free 15-minute private coaching session with me via phone, Skype or FaceTime (a $30 value) 

Click here to purchase now!

Remember, your family stories can’t be written by machines! Let me help you write the best story to share with your relatives and future generations!  Get started today!

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Extended One More Day: Cyber Monday Sales on Courses, Coaching and Webinars

If you missed out on the chance to get the special Cyber Monday discounts yesterday, I have decided to extend the sale on my popular writing courses, coaching services, and webinar bundles for one more day!



The prices extend through today ONLY – Tuesday, 27 November 2018 – offers expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Write Stuff Courses at Research, Write, Connect

Save 40% off my popular writing courses – The Write Stuff I: Telling the Story and The Write Stuff II: Advancing the Story at Research, Write, Connect with coupon code CYBER40.  Both courses are self-paced, with NO start or end dates.  You can SAVE NOW, and start whenever you are ready (even if it is after the New Year)! 

The Write Stuff: Telling the Story


The Write Stuff: Advancing the Story

Also, the first 15 people to purchase a writing course will receive a free 15-minute private coaching session with me via phone, Skype or FaceTime (a $30 value) 

Click here to purchase now!

Writing Coaching Services – BOGO

Writing Coaching

Purchase one-hour of writing coaching/consultation services ($120 value) and get a second hour FREE! Click here and select the one-hour ($120) option from the drop-down menu. No coupon code necessary, but purchase must be made before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time! [Offer Not Valid on 15-minute or 30-minute sessions].

Webinar Bundles

Webinar Bundles

Last day to save 50% on the webinar bundles of my most popular presentations. Each bundle  (videos + handouts) is regularly priced at $19.95 each, now just $9.97 each (Save 50%). Available bundles include:

Click here to learn more and purchase now!

All sales good THROUGH TUESDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 2018 – 11:59 PM EST


Thank you for your interest in my blog and products. As a small business owner, I am grateful for your support!




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Sizzling Summer Sale – 30% Off The Write Stuff Course

Are you still struggling to write your family history? Need some guidance on how to get started or how to pick up on that family narrative you worked on previously but never finished? The popular Write Stuff Genealogy Intensive course can help get you back into the writing groove! Sign up now to save 30% during our summer sale! Check out our video below to learn more.



The Write Stuff Genealogy Intensive is a self-paced six-week writing workshop, with weekly writing assignments, instructional videos, and group and instructor feedback. Click HERE to register before June 30th, 2018 to save over 30% off the regular price: Normally $129.00, now just $89.00! You must use coupon code summer18 at checkout to receive your discount! 

More about The Write Stuff Genealogy Intensive









The Write Stuff: Build Your Family History Writing Skills experience consists of an online self-paced instruction. You can start and complete the course whenever it is most convenient for your schedule. You will be guided through practical assignments with videos and resources for each topic and have access to a private Facebook group where you can interact with your writing coach and fellow family history writers and receive feedback.

This results-driven course will take you through the basics of jumpstarting your writing project through goal-setting, finding your focus, creating a storyboard and working on writing profiles and longer narratives.

Key Goals of The Write Stuff

  • Learn writing skills and techniques to produce a quality family history; build on the skills each week.
  • Focus on getting a working draft.
  • Work at your own pace.
  • Receive constructive and helpful feedback.
  • Overcome fears and anxiety about writing.
  • Have fun!

Start Whenever You Are Ready


There is no official start or end date for the Write Stuff workshop, so you can work at your own pace and still receive valuable feedback on your writing from your coach!

Through online instructional sessions, weekly assignments, and collaboration with other participants, you will have access to an instructor with more than 28 years’ experience, who will teach you about key nonfiction writing techniques you can use to produce a “can’t put down” family history that will keep the pages turning for generations.


NOTE: While Facebook is not required, participants will reap the most benefits from the collaborative environment by accessing the Facebook Group for The Write Stuff Genealogy Intensive.

What Family Historians Are Saying About The Write Stuff

Since 2014, The Write Stuff intensives have helped and inspired family historians to write, publish, and share their stories. Several participants have even seen success with self-publishing or with having their works featured in society newsletters and family history displays.

“Those who take The Write Stuff series will gain skills in writing their family history from the idea to completion. Lessons and assignments are in manageable segments; feedback is supportive. I completed a family booklet and, unexpectedly, a genealogical organization asked to reprint my work, thanks to the tools and guidance provided by the course.” 
– Melissa Roberge


“The Write Stuff Genealogy Intensive” has boosted my confidence as a writer. Before I joined the “Intensive”, I was really stuck on a project I’d been working on for over two years. I couldn’t decide on the best format to use or how to cite my many, many sources properly. Through the “Intensive” I gained new skills and developed new habits which helped me break through my writer’s block. The weekly lessons kept me focused and motivated to keep working. Lisa was so helpful and responsive to my many questions. Being part of a “community” of fellow writers was a great experience!” – Deb Holman

“Your Write Stuff Seminar empowered me to write my family history. Your gentle guidance and a supportive group helped me see that I am indeed a writer! I appreciated the weekly meetings, the prompts, and the opportunity to share my work with others. And I loved exploring the variety of forms one’s family history might take. You inspired me to express myself and in so doing leave a family legacy. Thank you Lisa.” – Kathy

Lisa Alzo of The Write Stuff (left) with student Kathy Nielsen showing off finished family history book.


So, take advantage of the long summer days and dedicate some time to finishing that family history! Click HERE to reserve your spot today!


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Save Now, Start Later! Summer Writing School is in Session

Are you still struggling to write your family history?  Need some guidance on how to get started or how to pick up on that family narrative you worked on previously but never finished? Our popular Write Stuff Genealogy Intensive Writing courses can help get you back into the writing groove!



Think of it as “summer school” for the family history writer!  Too busy to work on your project now? Enroll this week and save 30% on The Write Stuff I and the Write Stuff II, so you can save now, and start later!  The offer is good until Thursday 24 May 2018 (11:59 p.m. Eastern time).


The Write Stuff I: Build Your Family History Writing Skills – click here to register – save 30% with coupon code:  write

The Write Stuff II: Expand Your Family History Writing Skills – click here to register – save 30% with coupon code:  continue

What is the Write Stuff Genealogy Intensive?
The Write Stuff experience consists of an online self-paced instruction. You can start and complete whenever it is most convenient for your schedule. You will be guided through practical assignments with videos and resources for each topic and have access to a private Facebook group where you can interact with your writing coach and fellow family history writers and receive feedback.  

The Write Stuff I:  Build Your Family History Writing Skills will take you through the basics of jumpstarting your writing project through goal-setting, finding your focus, creating a storyboard and working on writing profiles and longer narratives.

Write Stuff II:  Expand Your Family History Writing Skills follows on from Write Stuff I, so you can pick up from where you left off, or even start a new project if you prefer. It’s time to get your writing groove back! You will learn about how to create a story structure that works, how to write fabulous history scenes, how to use creative nonfiction writing techniques to write a better family history, the best ways to handle footnotes/endnotes and citations, how to revise your prose, and much more!

Note: It is highly recommended that you take the Write Stuff I course prior to taking Write Stuff II.

Since 2014, The Write Stuff intensives have helped and inspired family historians to write, publish, and share their stories. Several participants have even seen success with self-publishing or with having their works featured in society newsletters and family history displays. Click here to read what some of our students are saying about The Write Stuff Intensives. 

You can take the Write Stuff courses whether you are at home or on the road, sitting on your deck or by the pool.  So, take advantage of the long summer days and dedicate some time to finishing that family history! 

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