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Writing a 'Non-Boring' Family History

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Collecting material for family histories is one of the most popular hobbies in Australia today. Unfortunately, most people amass a mountain of material and then haven't a clue what to do next. Hazel Edwards' guide to writing a family history will teach you how to develop rounded characters and craft a readable story. It also offers heaps of advice on financing, distribution and publishing your family's history. Future generations will be indebted to Edwards for the rich, well written histories that will surely follow.

So many older members of families are writing their histories. This is a great present for them because it gives hints on how to organise the project and write the information in an interesting way. There are lots of practical examples on how to structure the chapters, choose titles and check out permissions. A great present for historic relatives, and a tactful way of suggesting how to write in a non-boring way so younger family might actually read the book.