Comparing Book Sizes for Family History Projects
When it comes to preserving your family history, choosing the right book size is essential! Not only does it dictate the layout of your content, but it also plays a significant role in the overall aesthetic and feel of the final product. In this post, I’ll compare and contrast three popular book printing sizes: Square…
Case Study: A Beautifully Crafted Family History Book – From Concept to Creation
In the early part of 2023, I was contacted by a client about creating a book for her dad. We collaborated on the project over the course of three months, and in July the book was accepted into the Saints at War collection at BYU Special Collections. It was a proud moment for me to…
Preserving Memories: How to Digitize Old Family Photos for Your Book
One of the most crucial aspects of creating a family history or life history book is digitizing old family photos. Photographs hold a wealth of memories, and by digitizing them, you can ensure they remain accessible for generations to come. In this post I’ll break down two great options for digitizing vintage family photographs, comparing…
Proofreading checklist for your family history book
By the time someone gets to this stage of the family history book, it’s so exciting! If you’re on the brink of publishing your family history book, congratulations! It’s a monumental task to document your family’s heritage! I know you must be feeling exhausted and proud. But before you hit that print button, it’s essential…
Three tips to elevate your family history book
Many of us have seen life histories or family histories compiled — sometimes they’re even in the form of calendars that someone painstakingly made (only to be discarded the next year!) Don’t let that be you. If you’re going to make a book, you need to make it worth the time and effort you took…
What’s the first step in creating a family history book?
I get this question all the time from people who want to make a book but don’t know how. The first step is so simple that I’m actually sharing my 3-steps for getting started! But do them in order. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @organized.with.emily for more content like this! 1. Define your…
How can I make time for family history books or my memoirs when I’m so busy?
Making time to write your memoirs or a family history book can be challenging, especially when you have a busy schedule. However, with effective time management and commitment, you can find ways to carve out the necessary time for your writing project. Here are some strategies to consider: Remember, writing a memoir or a family…
Finding Your Roots: The Best Family History Sites
As the digital age transforms the way we research and preserve our family history, finding the best family history site becomes crucial for busy families looking to create accurate family histories. You might be starting out with some interviews from family members, but want to verify a few facts and dates, or research siblings in…
Why Should I Write My Life History?
Everyone has a unique story to tell, and there are many reasons why someone should consider making a book of their life history. Here are just a few: If you are considering making a book of your life history, there are many resources available to help you get started. You may want to consider working…
Does trauma get passed down from one generation to another?
In Susan Cain’s new book, Bittersweet, she briefly discusses epigenetic research and how we pass down trauma from older generations to younger ones. In studies of multiple generations of mice, those who are exposed to trauma can pass down trauma to their offspring and beyond, even if they don’t raise the mice as their own.…
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