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BEND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY©

Ancestor Short Story Workshops

Share your ancestor's story. We will help you write it. 

Turn family history research into clear engaging short stories. Join our friendly, in-person workshop series
where we write together, learn together, and support each other.   

Questions? Email Kelly 

                                                                                 

 

What You’ll Do

  • Choose one ancestor or relative and shape a short story.
  • Learn writing tips, source citations, and adding photos.
  • Share drafts, get feedback, and finish with confidence.

Workshops are free to members and non‑members.
BGS members may submit stories for our publication (optional).

Where

  • Williamson Hall
    (behind Jake’s Diner)
  • BGS Library open
    11 AM – 4 PM on workshop days
  • Wi‑Fi & power provided bring a laptop or notebook

Finishing Time!Contact Kelly
for an individual
Zoom appointment
April 16th, 23rd or 30th 
1:00 - 3:00 PM

2025 to 2026 Workshop Schedule                         Meet Your Guides

 Sep 25 Orientation & Short Story Basics
Project Overview & Short Story Basics.
Oct 23, Nov 13,  Dec 11, Jan 22 Story Share and Support 
Dedicated work time with  help, ideas, & gentle feedback.
 Feb 19

Using Source Citations 
Citation basics focusing on short stories & practice creating.
 Mar 26 Using Graphics & Photos 
See examples and try adding images to your story.
Apr 16, 23 or 30

Finishing Time
Work on your story with Kelly over Zoom

 May 15 BGS Members email your story
if you’d like it included in a BGS publication: distantvoicesnl@gmail.com 


Kelly McCray

 Workshop host
 BGS Vice President, host of Coffee & Cousins, editor of
Distant Voices newsletter,
& Genealogy Coach.

Pat Kliewer

 Writing instructor
for the project,
author, educator,
consultant &
expert researcher.


It is time to start writing. Bring your ancestor to life on the page.

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