Table of Contents

Preface

1. Writing is a learned skill

2. Becoming a writer

3. Research and writing go together

4. Who are you writing for?

5. From Belfast to Bellbrook: Origins, arrivals and writing about them

6. A writing roadmap

7. Characters what would you do without them?

8. Nostalgia, sentiment and blazing sunsets

9. Historical context is what?

10. Share the writing journey

11. Choosing your format

12. Asking questions and finding ideas

13. Publishing your family history

Notes

Bibliography and resources

Appendix: Genealogical software programs

Index

About the Author

Noeline Kyle has published widely in the fields of women's history, education and family history. She presents seminars on local and family history research and writing to community groups, family historians, local historians, and writing groups. She is currently teaching family history writing courses within the continuing education program at the University of Sydney, the NSW Writers' Centre and to local and family history societies Australia wide.