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It\u2019s that time of year\u2026time for the Family History Writing Challenge<\/a> to begin! In 2011, Lynn Palermo (a.k.a. The Armchair Genealogist<\/a>) began hosting this challenge to encourage genealogists and family historians to sit down and start writing their family stories. This 28-day challenge begins on February 1 and ends on the February 28.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n By participating in the challenge, you are essentially making a commitment to yourself to write x-number of words each day about your family history. It\u2019s a fun way to set a goal and work toward that goal each day during the month of February. <\/p>\n What\u2019s even better is that you will get tips and support along the way. And because it\u2019s a \u201ccommunity\u201d event, there\u2019s also a sense of camaraderie knowing that others are right there with you, sharing in your successes and, yes, sometimes your frustrations.<\/p>\n Are you up for the challenge? If you\u2019re wavering, why not check out two articles I\u2019ve written that may help you decide it\u2019s time: 4 Reasons to Convert Your Genealogy Research Into Writing<\/a> and 6 Tips For the Time-Starved Family History Writer<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re ready, head on over and register<\/a>!<\/p>\n Photo Credit:<\/strong> <\/em>Stuart Miles<\/em><\/a> via <\/em>FreeDigitalPhotos.net<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
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