Final Days! Break Through Your Writer’s Block and Save 40% on Writing Courses

It sure is cold here in the Northeast! Temperatures are expected to be in the single digits this week with wind chills below zero! A perfect time to stay in the writer’s cave and work on those family stories!

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If you are trying to break through the ice of your own writer’s block, my popular writing courses will give you the tools you need to share the warmth of family history!

We are in the final days for you to take 40% off all Write Stuff Courses at Research, Write, Connect!  Offer expires 31 January 2019 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time!

Click here to register now! Use coupon code ICE19 at checkout to obtain your discount!  

All courses are self-paced, so you can start whenever it is convenient for you!  In addition, the first 10 students to register will receive a free 15-minute personal consultation with me (a $30 value)! 

The Write Stuff I and II

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!


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 later this 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.

New! The Write Stuff III


The Write Stuff III: Selling the Story

The new course The Write Stuff III: Selling the Story will help push you beyond a basic family history. Learn how to capitalize on your winning idea and make money!

The course is self-paced, with NO start or end dates.  You can SAVE NOW, and start whenever you are ready! You will learn how to find your niche, write a “hook chapter” and receive 1:1 feedback from a published writer with three decades of success as an author.

Discover your voice, develop your style, and sell your story!

Although the course is self-paced, you may find a weekly schedule works best for you. In this case, here is a breakdown of the lessons:
  • Week 1: Identifying a Compelling Story
  • Week 2: Before You Go Big: Practical, Ethical, and Legal Considerations
  • Week 3: Developing Story Arcs: Planning the Route to Success
  • Week 4: Ready, Set, Write: Mastering the Elements of Character and Setting
  • Week 5: Writing the “Hook” Chapter
  • Week 6: (Bonus): Selling Your Story

Learn more about The Write Stuff III: Selling 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?


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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Blizzard Sale at Research, Write, Connect: Take 40% off all Write Stuff Courses through 31 January 2019

As we brace for winter storm Harper here in the Northeast, I am already planning my weekend in my writer’s cave to work on writing some family history stories. 

Whether you will be snowed in, or even if you are lucky to escape the cold and ice, if you would like to join me and work on your own family history, you can take 40% off all of my popular Write Stuff courses!

Starting today, through 31 January 2019, all Write Stuff Courses are on sale at Research, Write, Connect!  

Click here to register now! Use coupon code ICE19 at checkout to obtain your discount!  

All courses are self-paced, so you can start whenever it is convenient for you!  In addition, the first 10 students to register will receive a free 15-minute personal consultation with me (a $30 value)! 

The Write Stuff I and II

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!


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 later this 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.

New! The Write Stuff III


The Write Stuff III: Selling the Story

The new course The Write Stuff III: Selling the Story will help push you beyond a basic family history. Learn how to capitalize on your winning idea and make money!

The course is self-paced, with NO start or end dates.  You can SAVE NOW, and start whenever you are ready! You will learn how to find your niche, write a “hook chapter” and receive 1:1 feedback from a published writer with three decades of success as an author.
Discover your voice, develop your style, and sell your story!
Although the course is self-paced, you may find a weekly schedule works best for you. In this case, here is a breakdown of the lessons:
  • Week 1: Identifying a Compelling Story
  • Week 2: Before You Go Big: Practical, Ethical, and Legal Considerations
  • Week 3: Developing Story Arcs: Planning the Route to Success
  • Week 4: Ready, Set, Write: Mastering the Elements of Character and Setting
  • Week 5: Writing the “Hook” Chapter
  • Week 6: (Bonus): Selling Your Story

Learn more about The Write Stuff III: Selling 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?


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

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
 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.

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!

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!

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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Sale Extended ~ 50% Off Webinar Bundles through 12/31/18

Happy Holidays!  

I have extended 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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It’s the Most Bundle-ful Time of the Year! 50% Off Flash Sale on Webinar Bundles

In the midst of all the holiday shopping for your family and friends, why not treat yourself to the gift of genealogy education?   

I have received many requests asking whether webinars I have presented are available for purchase, so I have put together special themed “bundles” of some of my most popular presentations.


                                                 https://www.lisaalzo.com/webinars


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

For a limited time ONLY  all currently available bundles are on sale – save 50% at checkout with coupon code JOY18  today through Sunday December 23, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. EST.  Click here to purchase now!

ONE NEW BUNDLE WIILL BE ADDED EACH DAY OF THE SALE!

Also, one new bundle will be added each day during the sale – so click here to check back.

Friday, 12/21/18 – Eastern European Genealogy Volume I Webinar Bundle (Okay, I am offering this one for sale today…)

Saturday, 12/22/18- Genealogy Dark Side Webinar Bundle (find those Black Sheep ancestors!

Sunday, 12/23/18 – Time-Saving Tools for Family Historians Webinar Bundle (just in time for the New Year!)


Current webinar bundles available:

New!  Eastern European Genealogy Volume I Webinar Bundle – just added!
Regular price $19.95 – now just $9.97!


Click here to purchase – use coupon code: JOY18

Includes:

1. 10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Eastern European Genealogy

2. Eastern European Maps and Gazetteers

3. Eastern European Church Records


Share Your Stories Webinar Bundle: Regular price $19.95 – now just $9.97!


Click here to purchase – use coupon code: JOY18

Includes:

1. Creating Family History eBooks: Your Blueprint for Success
               
2. Scrivener For Easier Writing Projects

3. The Write Stuff: Using Nonfiction Writing Techniques to Write a Better Family History

4. Bonus Video: Create a Fabulous Family History Tribute – Animoto Video Tutorial/Sample Tribute Video


Beginning Genealogy Webinar Bundle – Regular price $19.95 – now just $9.97!

Click here to purchase – use coupon code: JOY18

Includes:

1. Online Genealogy for Beginners and Beyond

2. Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors

3. Taming Your Inner Packrat Part 1 and Part 2


Finding Your Female Ancestors (Volume I) Webinar Bundle – Regular price $19.95 – now just $9.97!


Click here to purchase – use coupon code: JOY18

Includes:

1. Ladies First: Finding Your Female Ancestors

2. Ten Ways to Tell Your Female Ancestors’ Stories

3. Three Slovak Women: Telling the Story of One Slovak-American Family Using Oral and Social History


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




Copyright 2018, Lisa A. Alzo, All Rights Reserved


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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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Black Friday Weekend Bonanza: 50% Off Webinar Bundles by Lisa Alzo

I have received many requests asking whether webinars I have presented are available for purchase, so I have put together special themed “bundles” of some of my most popular presentations. 

https://www.lisaalzo.com/webinars



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

For Black Friday weekend, all currently available bundles are on sale – save 50% at checkout today through Cyber Monday! Offer expires on Monday,  26 November 2018 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Current webinar bundles available:



Share Your Stories Webinar Bundle: Regular price $19.95 – now just $9.97! 

Click here to purchase – use coupon code: stories18


Includes:
1. Creating Family History eBooks: Your Blueprint for Success
2. Scrivener For Easier Writing Projects
3. The Write Stuff: Using Nonfiction Writing Techniques to Write a Better Family History
4. Bonus Video: Create a Fabulous Family History Tribute – Animoto Video Tutorial/Sample Tribute Video


Beginning Genealogy Webinar Bundle – 
Regular price $19.95 – now just $9.97!
Click here to purchase – use coupon code: beginner18


Includes:
1. Online Genealogy for Beginners and Beyond
2. Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors
3. Taming Your Inner Packrat Part 1 and Part 2

Finding Your Female Ancestors (Volume I) Webinar Bundle – Regular price $19.95 – now just $9.97! 
Click here to purchase – use coupon code: females18


Includes:
1. Ladies First: Finding Your Female Ancestors
2. Ten Ways to Tell Your Female Ancestors’ Stories
3. Three Slovak Women: Telling the Story of One Slovak-American Family Using Oral & Social History


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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Share Your Family Stories: One Week Only ~ Save 50% on All Research, Write, Connect Courses!

Are you ready to serve up amazing family stories this coming Thanksgiving weekend? Perhaps you won’t be ready to have all your stories ready to write a full book, but you can get started NOW and determine how to collect those stories when you get together with family. 

I can help you turn those memories made at the Thanksgiving table (whether past or present) into shareable stories. 

For one week only, I am offering an unprecedented discount on the courses offered through my online education website, Research, Write, Connect.  

Through 24 November, 2018, save 50% on any course by using coupon code Early50 at checkout. 




All courses are self-paced, meaning, there are no start and end dates. Materials are organized into weekly lessons, and you can begin your course immediately after purchase or whenever it is convenient for your schedule! Learn from an instructor who is a working writer and published author, and has a proven track record of success with her online courses!

Available Courses

Write Stuff I: Telling the Story, regularly priced at $149.00 USD, now just $74.50 USD – click HERE to start today! Learn the skills to finally go from blank page to shareable personal or family stories.  View a full description here.

Write Stuff II: Advancing the Story, regularly priced at $149.00 USD, now just $74.50 USD – click HERE to start today! Take your family history skills to the next level and finish the story! View a full description here.

Discovering Genealogy, regularly priced at $87.00 USD, now just $43.50 USD – click HERE to start today! Learn the skills you need to start building your family tree and trace your roots! View a full description here.

Write Stuff: Telling the Story – Homeschool Version, regularly priced at $149.00 USD, now just $74.50 USD – click HERE to start today! Designed for students to build writing skills and share stories. View a full description here.


Sale valid through Saturday, November 24, 2018, 11:59 PM Eastern time.

Click here to register today and take advantage of this one week only offer! 

Start sharing those stories NOW!






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Fall in Love with Storytelling: Start Writing Your Family History NOW!

Fall in Love with Storytelling


Fall is my favorite season. I just love watching the leaves change and look forward to curling up near the fireplace, with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, as I work on writing the stories of my ancestors.

Would you like to join me and fall in love with storytelling?

Then, check out the special fall sale on my popular writing course: The Write Stuff: Telling the Story. The six-week, self-paced online course is now part of my recently launched education website Research, Write, Connect!

Click HERE to register before October 31st, 2018, to get the course for just $99.00 USD  ($50 off the regular price)! You must use coupon code fall18 at checkout to receive your discount!

Key Goals of The Write Stuff: Telling the Story

  • Build Your Writing Skills: Learn writing skills and techniques to produce a quality personal or family history; build on the skills each week.
  • Work at Your Own Pace: Work at your own pace. Complete small assignments to help boost your confidence and overcome your fears and anxiety about writing.
  • Get Feedback: Receive constructive and helpful feedback to find your voice and improve with each assignment.

The Write Stuff: Telling the Story includes:

  • Seven (7) instructional videos
  • Five (5) assignments and assignment checklists
  • Over a dozen (12) handouts, templates, and worksheets
  • Writing samples
  • Access to Private Facebook Group for group sharing and interaction and personalized comments from the instructor.

Here’s What You’ll Learn with The Write Stuff: Telling the Story

By taking The Write Stuff: Telling the Story, you will learn the key steps for producing a quality personal or family history narrative from outline to finished product. No matter what your level of expertise is, you will find success.

We’ll teach you how to jumpstart a writing project through goal-setting and “storyboarding” and how to build your writing skills, and your confidence as a writer. We’ll provide helpful tips, checklists, and worksheets to help keep you on track.

Through instructional videos, weekly assignments, and collaboration with other participants, you will dig deeper each week to engage the writer within. Finally, we’ll show you how to perfect the nonfiction writing techniques you can use to produce a “can’t put down” family history that will keep the pages turning for generations.

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
  • Week 6 – Bonus Material on Publishing a Family History
What Family Historians Are Saying About The Write Stuff


“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 N.

“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 R.

“Lisa Alzo’s Write Stuff introduced me to tools I had not used before which helped in every aspect of my writing projects. One of the projects I wrote during the course received the best response thus far from my blog readers and an excerpt of the story was selected to be displayed at RootsTech 2018 as part of the CONNECT-BELONG-FAMILY-HERITAGE Photo+Story Competition. In addition to improving my genealogy blogging, I found my writing to be more clearly focused and better structured. I would highly recommend Lisa’s courses for anyone looking to go beyond just dates and facts to tell the stories of their ancestors.” – Steve C.


“The Write Stuff ” has boosted my confidence as a writer. Before I joined, 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 H.

Join our list of satisfied students! Click here to begin your storytelling journey today!

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