Course Enrollment: PD-205 Writing for Genealogy: Articles, Blogs, Research Reports and so much more

Note: This course requires compulsory materials to be ordered. The book is available at GenealogyStore.com

1. Mills, Elizabeth Shown, Professional Genealogy: A manual for researchers, writers, editors, lecturers and librarians (2001; reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 2012).

Optional Print Course Material: Writing for Genealogy: Articles, Blogs, Research Reports and so much more

*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.

Writing is an essential part of the work of a professional genealogist. Whether you choose to lecture, research for clients, or write content for others, it is important to not only know how to write but to understand how to incorporate various kinds of writing into your business. This course looks at the different types of writing you may do as a working genealogist and gives tips for resources to help further your knowledge of writing. In this course we will examine continuing education, writing client reports, business writing, writing for societies and for editors. 

Course Length: 7 weeks