To help you get over that first horrible case of writer's block, here are some
places you might start:
What is the story of your birth? Remember how your mother used to tell you about the
seventy-two hours she spent in labor to bring you into the world? Or maybe your father once told
you what he thought the first time he saw you. These can turn into attention-grabbing
beginnings.
What is your earliest memory? Rather than starting with your birth, you might want to start
with the first face, house, toy, or song that you remember.
Why did you decide to write your personal history? Maybe you decided to start this project
after reading your grandmother's journal or after spending an exhausting decade trying to find
out exactly who your great-great grandfather was. That story could make an interesting
introduction.
What was the most important, happiest, or best day of your life? Think over your life and pick
one particular day that stands out to you.
Brian DeGraaf on 28 Aug 09From site: " Our vision is to provide an enjoyable and informative website that allows you to add your ancestors' life events where they happened and to be able to share that knowledge in a secure and collaborative environment. Over time, as more and more people add their data, Ancestral Atlas will be a site for not only creating a visual data base of your family tree maps (your own Ancestral Atlas) but also a primary source for continued research into your family's history."
