Category Archives: Writing Your Way to the Past

It’s that time again!  The Southern California Genealogical Society’s 15th Annual GENEii Writing Contest is now underway.  Entries will be accepted from now until December 31, 2014.  You do not have to be a member of SCGS to enter, nor does your submission have to […]

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.

Don’t forget, entries for this year’s National Genealogical Society’s Family History Writing Contest are due by December 31, 2015.  This annual contest is open to NGS members.  The winner receives a trip to the next NGS conference and their manuscript may be published in the […]

Entries for the 2015 International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE) Excellence-in-Writing Competition are now being accepted.  Submissions are due by June 15, 2015 (a discounted entry fee is offered for entries submitted by March 15, 2015).  Both ISFHWE members and non-members are […]

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.

The Connecticut Society of Genealogists is now accepting entries for both the Literary Awards and Essay Contest.  Submission deadline for both is February 16, 2015.  Winners for both will be notified by April 1, 2015.  Details for each are below.

The International Society of Family History Writers and Editors is proud to announce the winners of the 2014 Excellence-in-Writing Competition.  The winners are:

Earlier this month, the Dallas Genealogical Society announced the winners of their 2014 Writing Contest.  Details below in the press release issue on August 1st. Dallas Genealogical Society Announces Winners of 2014 Writing Contest Dallas, TX—August 1, 2014—The Dallas Genealogical Society announces the winners of […]