November Writing Suggestions
Elections, Veterans, Thanksgiving, or Your Elusive Ancestor
Write about the first time you were eligible to vote.
- What did it feel like to take part in this American right?
- Have you ever been a poll worker?
- Have you fundraised or walked precincts for a candidate?
Write about a veteran in your family tree.
- Describe this individual's impact on your family.
- Are you a veteran? Write about one of your more memorable experiences.
Write about a special Thanksgiving tradition in your family.
- Does it involve a special dish, location, prayer, or other family custom?
- Are these traditions still part of your Thanksgiving dinner?
Choose one special ancestor whose official records were minimal and write a story using the minimal genealogical data and bring this ancestor to life. Use historical data to infuse life into your narrative.
