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Assemblage: Preparing, Writing, and Revising Case Studies
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When Good Research Doesn’t Translate to Good Writing
Many genealogists reach a point where their research is solid—but the writing doesn’t fully reflect the work behind it.
The evidence is there. The conclusions are sound. But the final product feels harder to follow than it should, or doesn’t carry the clarity and impact you intended.
Assemblage: Preparing, Writing, and Revising Case Studies is designed for that stage.
This course focuses on the craft of genealogical writing—how to shape, structure, and refine your work so that it communicates clearly and effectively. It moves beyond drafting into the full process of revision: organizing ideas, strengthening structure, refining voice, and editing with purpose.
Participants work through multiple case studies, learning how to build a narrative from the ground up and then improve it through deliberate revision. Along the way, the course addresses common challenges—getting started, maintaining flow, balancing detail with clarity, and bringing a case study to a strong conclusion.
The focus is not on rigid formulas, but on developing the ability to make thoughtful decisions about structure and presentation. Whether preparing a client report, refining an article for publication, or shaping a family narrative, the goal is to transform solid drafts into polished, compelling writing.
For those who have ever felt that their writing falls just short of their research, this course offers a clear path forward—from assembling ideas to producing work that communicates with confidence and clarity.