Genealogy: Write a Page-turning Family History

Gain actionable insights and techniques to bring your memoir or family story to life—without overstepping the truth. Overcome writer’s block by focusing on vignettes that contain the Goldilocks zone of detail: not too much, not too little, but just right. Navigate sensitive subjects with empathy and learn to hit compelling emotional notes in your story.

Rhonda Lauritzen is a professional biographer and a regular speaker at conferences. She has an MBA from the University of Utah, served as as CEO of her family’s business, and a state college VP. Her writing journey began with her parents’ family business saga, and in 2016, she founded Evalogue.Life. Since then, Rhonda has been hired to tell the stories of families, buildings, and cities. Her two most recent books were traditionally published last year: A Child in Berlin by Post Hill Press, and Creative Insecurity: Lean Into the Unknown and Unleash Your Inner Misfit by Simon & Schuster. She believes that when you tell your story, it changes the ending.