From Research to Novel™

For genealogists who are ready to become the writers their ancestors deserve.

By Aryn Youngless

· Launched a year ago

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Using Genealogical Research to write Creative Nonfiction and Historical Fiction

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Lesson 1.2: The Power of Ancestral Stories

History isn't just made by the powerful. It's lived by ordinary people.

May 5•Aryn Youngless

IT'S HERE!

From Research to Novel™ — The Course

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From Research to Novel™ the eCourse

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From Research to Novel Webinar

(free) February 11th - 11:00am PST

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Writing Historical Fiction from Your Research

a Comprehensive Q&A (Urban Renewal Version)

Jan 28•Aryn Youngless

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Story Seed Spotlight: The Address That Disappeared

One of the very first steps of taking your Research to a Novel – or a narrative fiction story of any kind – is to find your “Story Seed.” If you’ve…

Jan 15•Aryn Youngless

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The Christmas Truce Letter

A Story Seed Spotlight

Dec 15, 2025•Aryn Youngless

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The Couple Who Married Three Times

- a Story Seed Spotlight -

Nov 15, 2025•Aryn Youngless

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Story Seed Workshop!

a From Research to Novel workshop

Nov 10, 2025•Aryn Youngless

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