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Writing Interest Group 2026
2026 Writing Group Calendar (subject to change) - Saturdays at 10am-11.30am
Fourth Saturdays January-September and third Saturdays Oct & Nov
January 24th:
Using Asana or a project management tool to organise research and writing (Chelley) - discussion for other methods of organization, tracking progress, and motivation. Seat time. Using timers and trackersFebruary 28th:
Images and presentation: How to format images in word (Sue Fowler), best photos to pick, sizing, dpi, and copyright and use issues - which types of images to use, cover photos - how to make it more interesting without pictures? Using SnagIt. (Group discussion)March 28th:
Check in on Writing Project GoalsReview of work
Feedback matrix
April 25th: Purpose and Audience (Jay Fonkert)
There are many kinds of writing in genealogy, each with a different intention. In this session, Jay Fonkert will remind us of the relationships between purpose, audience, and style.May 23rd: tbd
June 27th:
Check in on GoalsJuly 25th: tbd
August Break
September 26th
Using a DNA connection - joint meeting with the DNA interest groupOctober 17th (so as not to clash with North Star)
Possibly: Appropriation, authenticity, and boundaries - guest speaker? - writing about difficult topicsNovember 21st:
Check in on goals and Setting Goals for 2027 (so as not to clash with Thanksgiving weekend)