When we first begin tracing our family tree we might have a particular question we’re curious about. A single mystery we’d like to solve. A solitary ancestor we’d like to reinstate to the family fold. But as the weeks, months and even years (and decades!) go by, and we become more immersed in our family history quest, it all gets a little more complicated doesn’t it? The notes pile up and the list of questions we’d like answers to gets longer, and longer. Don’t worry though – this is a good sign! It means you’re showing the grit and graft needed to be a true family history enthusiast – going that extra mile to piece together the puzzle of the past.
This issue we’ve got two pieces that I’d like to draw your attention to, to help you on your journey. The first, by Susie Douglas, is packed with useful tips to help you keep growing your genealogy research know-how and so become a better (or even better) researcher (it’s just a 20-minute read that will transform your research approaches). And the second, by Susie Kearley, is an inspiring read, showing that it really is possible to write up a your family history. You just need to make that start! So why not take our #1000word challenge, and put pen to paper today…