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A Blueprint to Crafting Ancestor Profiles

with Lynn Palermo

Join us and take the first step in preserving your family's legacy—one story at a time! Adults 18+

Do you want to capture your ancestors’ lives but don’t know where to start? Ancestor Profiles offer an easy, approachable way to begin your family history writing journey! These short, focused narratives help you highlight key details without the pressure of writing a full-length story.

In this session, you'll learn how to craft compelling profiles that bring your ancestors to life. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for a fresh approach, these profiles can spark new discoveries and uncover even bigger stories waiting to be told.

Skills Learned: Information literacy, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking.

Meet Your Speaker: 

Lynn Palermo is a passionate writing and accountability coach dedicated to helping family historians turn their research into engaging, shareable stories.

Known as The Armchair Genealogist, Lynn has spent the past decade coaching thousands of students through her signature writing programs in the Family History Writing Studio. She brings a wealth of experience as a published author with a creative writing certificate from the University of Toronto.

Lynn has written a multi-generational heirloom book, a family history children's book, and a novella-length family history narrative, along with numerous short stories and ancestor profiles. She has also created a collection of how-to workbooks for family historians and leads virtual writing retreats, workshops, and webinars—both in-person and online.

Join Lynn as she shares her expertise and guides you toward bringing your family’s history to life!

Please note: This session takes place at 7pm EDT. You can check the start time for your time zone at Time Zone Converter. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you don't receive the email within a few minutes, be sure to check your spam/junk folder. If it still hasn't arrived, please contact us for assistance. 

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