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The Western Michigan Genealogical Society 2021 Writing Contest kicked off on January 1, 2020 and will run through March 31, 2021. You do not have to be a WMGS member to enter and there is no entry fee. Entries must be 1,500 to 3,000 words, […]

Back in September 2020, I ran a free challenge to help genealogists build a research plan in just five days. It was very successful, with nearly 200 participants. After some feedback and reflection, I’m bringing it back, but it’ll be a little different this time […]

It’s that time of year! Nearly all of the organizations that offer genealogy webinars have announced their 2021 schedule. Here’s the rundown:

Well, 2020 certainly didn’t go the way that I’d planned! I didn’t quite accomplish the things I initially set out to do this year, but I did accomplish quite a bit. Let’s look at what I’d planned for 2020 and how I did… I wanted […]

If you’ve been wondering when the next Genealogy Scavenger Hunt will be, I’m happy to say it’s here, and it will be all year long. Wait, what? That’s right. I’ve changed some things around to accommodate more people who want to participate in this unique […]

Your guide to genealogy-related gift ideas to add to your own holiday wish list!

This post contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure statement here. Title: The Christmas Carol: A Jayne Sinclair Genealogical Mystery Author: M J Lee  Format: Paperback or Kindle Published: 2020 Synopsis: (from Amazon) “When an antique dealer asks Jayne Sinclair, genealogical investigator, to […]

Don’t forget, entries for this year’s National Genealogical Society’s Family History Writing Contest are due by December 15, 2020.  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 […]