Autobiography?
Have you ever thought about writing up how you discovered your ancestors stories?
Last week I uploaded the recording of the latest Curious Descendants Club workshop into the membership portal. The session, led by expert Dr. Sophie Kay, was all about narrating methodology.
Sophie likened writing up our research processes and journeys to writing a piece of autobiography.
This totally blew me mind! Because she is so right.
When we write about how we found our ancestors, we have to also consider why we were looking, where we were looking and potentially how we felt about the process of discovery - and our thoughts on what we discovered. We have to look at our individual opinions, bias and ideas...because these shape how, where and what we look for.
Putting yourself at the centre of your research isn't naval gazing. It's personalisation. It can transform a dull litany of "I did this, then this, then that" into a piece of narrative. Into something that people want to read!
To get the full low down on Sophie's 4 Pillars of Methodology Writing, check out her workshop exclusive to the Curious Descendants Club. Doors are open, and the workshop is available now.
Speak again soon,
Natalie
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