I'll have to check that application out since I do a lot of writing both fiction and non.
I generally put it in notes especially if it's linked to an event. Such as, an old tale I heard (and recorded to audio tape) revealed that an ancestor froze to death in a swamp. I never could verify it until accidentally stumbling upon a newspaper article that didn't list a name of a man who froze to death in a swamp. A few days later he was identified and that story became a reality. Further, the family talk recording also revealed what the newspaper didn't--this man was a terrible drunk which would give some credence as to why he fell into a swamp. Also why his sister never allowed alcohol in the house again after that. I would include it in an event and if you don't know what event it might link up to at this time, put it in personal notes for that person. You can always save it outside of Legacy in any word processor as I do for those lengthy transcriptions from tape. Another thing that I used to do in FTM is just create an event called personal note or something like that and add it there. That's what I did with the drunk who fell into the swamp until years later I could attach it to an event. Bill Boswell -----Original Message----- From: Dawn Del Guercio [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:17 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] Where to put life stories? Hi James, I am actually first a life story writer and second a genealogist, so your question is dear to my heart. If you don't already use it for something, the obvious answer is the notes sections for individuals, where you have plenty of space. Me personally, I leave the stories out of my genealogy program, and rather use another writing program for that. Ever hear of the "TheJournal"? GREAT application, lots of flexibility for all kinds of writing, and yet also simple to use. I am not a front person for the creator, just a VERY satisfied customer. The owner, "David" has phenomenal customer service through his yahoo group. check out his website at www DOT davidrm DOT com. Although I still input all my stories in my journal, I have appreciated the addition of the interview questions in Legacy, and they have already helped me with an interview I did recently. Hope all this helps! Dawn in NJ Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
