Genealogy Friday: Writing Family History Stories for children

We’ve discussed turning a family story into an artistic piece of writing.

However, what about children’s stories?

I’ve uncovered some family legends and histories that I thought would make great children’s story.

Write a story the children will enjoy and that teaches them a lesson
Write a story the children will enjoy and that teaches them a lesson

So how do I determine if it is appropriate for children?

  • They had a great lesson or point to teach.
  • The story was short and could be told in a few hundred words.
  • The story was interesting enough for children.
  • The story could be expanded into a teaching tool.
  • You can imagine the pictures or graphics that accompany the story.

To write a strong story, take some writing classes and join a critique group to learn the basics.

  • However, briefly let me remind you:
  • Grab the reader’s interest from the very beginning
  • Don’t let the middle of the story sag or become to weighted down
  • End on a strong note

Again, learning the art of writing is a big help in writing these stories.

How can you bring the past to life through children’s writing?

 

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.