The National Institute for Genealogical Studies is pleased to announce the addition of two new courses to our Professional Development Certificate.  Writing for Genealogy: Articles, Blogs, Research Report and so much more and Personal Historian: Telling the Story, written by genealogist and author Jennifer Holik premieres on March 3, 2014. To register for these or one of our over 200 genealogical courses, see our website at www.genealogicalstudies.com.

Writing for Genealogy: Articles, Blogs, Research Report and so much more

Writing is an essential part of the work of a professional genealogist. Whether you choose to lecture, research for clients, or write content for others, it is important to not only know how to write but to understand how to incorporate various kinds of writing into your business. This course looks at the different types of writing you may do as a working genealogist and gives tips for resources to help further your knowledge of writing. In this course we will examine continuing education, writing client reports, business writing, writing for societies and for editors.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Improving Your Skills Through Writing Groups and Writing Practice
• Writing for the Online World
• Marketing
• Genealogy Business Writing
• Writing for Organizations
• Writing Contests
• Standards for a Genealogical Research Reports
• Introduction to Writing Articles
• Book Projects

Sign up today for Writing for Genealogy: Articles, Blogs, Research Report and so much more and receive 25% off (use Promo Code: new25w).

Personal Historian: Telling the Story

Telling the stories of our ancestors must go beyond the basics of names, dates, and places. We can use those pieces as a foundation but must, as a home builder does, add layers and stories to that foundation. This course will help you add a Personal Historian component to your business by demonstrating the many layers available. Those layers add depth to both personal and client projects and additional revenue streams to a business.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Adding a Personal Historian Business component
• Educational Opportunities
• Genealogists and Personal Historians
• Interviewing
• Add Layers of Historical Research
• Communication and Interviewing
• Transcribing the Oral History Interview
• Photo Skills
• Biography Writing
• Legacy Letters or Ethical Wills
• Memoir Writing
• Consulting
• Archiving, Preservation, Conservation
• Project Management and Consulting
• Niche Products and Services
• Histories and Tributes

Register for this course today and save 25% when you use the Promo Code: new25w.

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About The National Institute for Genealogical Studies

The National Institute for Genealogical Studies, leaders in online genealogy education, has been offering genealogy and history courses for over 14 years. We now offer over 200 courses in genealogical studies to help enhance researcher’s skills.

For those looking to acquire more formal educational training, The National Institute offers Certificate Programs in the records of Australia, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Scotland and the United States, as well as a General Methodology, Professional Development and a Librarianship Certificate Program.

For more information please call us toll-free in North America at 1-800-580-0165 or email us at admin@genealogicalstudies.com.