My Adventures as a Freelance Genealogy Writer

After spending several years writing articles - some of a genealogical nature, some not - for various Internet publications (some can be checked out on my professional genealogy website), I found the courage to submit an article to an in-print genealogy magazine, Family Chronicle. And guess what...

THEY ACCEPTED!

While they could not promise me a publication date, they are shooting for putting my article in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue. So be on the lookout for it! :)

Motivation Monday: Where's Mine?

I have been seriously slacking in the genealogy department for the past few months. I just have had really no motivation to get going. Honestly, I have been lacking motivation in a lot of aspects of my life lately. I chalk it up to the wintertime blues.

Anyways, I am ready to get my head back in the game. There are some questions in my own genealogy that need answering. I also want to do some more marketing for my professional services, get some articles out to both online and offline publications, and I have even been toying with the idea of starting my own video how-to series. Of course, getting back in the game also means becoming more diligent with keeping up with this blog.

I am going to sit down sometime in the very near future and write down my genealogy goals. I think mapping them out on paper will make it easier for me to understand what direction to take to make sure the above goals become a reality. I will update here when I have a more concrete plan of action.

In the meantime, I would love your tips on how you stay/get motivated. Use the comment section below to answer! :)

Happy Thanksgiving

I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has supported me in my endeavors as a genealogist - both on a personal & professional level. Without the help from family, friends, and clients I would not be able to do what I do. I hope you all have had a very Happy Thanksgiving!

About this Vermont Genealogy Blog

I am a genealogy fanatic. A bit obsessed, really. And I love this wonderful, beautiful, serene state I live in (Vermont, if the title of this blog or post wasn't obvious). Combine both of those facts with my love of writing, and you have the birth of this Vermont genealogy blog.

My goal for this blog is to become a leading point of reference for genealogists residing in Vermont or performing research about their Vermont lineage. I will feature local genealogy classes, workshops, and evens on a monthly basis (so if you have anything coming up, by all means let me know about it). I will also include information related to conducting genealogy in Vermont and the history of Vermont.

At some point in the future I will be seeking out guest bloggers who can hopefully add a fresh spin to this blog. If you are an expert in genealogy, or simply a hobbyist with something interesting to share, and you are interested in guest blogging here, let me know.

If you have a blog related to Vermont or New England genealogy, I would be happy to check out your site, and as long as it is family friendly, and I feel could be of use and interest to my readers, I will include you in my blog roll. Of course, I would appreciate the same in return, but that is completely up to you.

Finally, if there is anything you would like to see covered in this blog, please let me know and I will consider posting about it at some point. I am especially interested in suggestions for regular features (such as the monthly list of events I previously mentioned).

Until next time...