Whether you have finished your writing project or you are just beginning, learn how to beautifully present your work. Although electronic copies are easy to share, the printed word can last for centuries. Printed books carry a sense of value that your family deserves. This class will provide an overview of up-to-date software options to lay out your book including InDesign, Microsoft Word, Blurb Bookwright, Apple Pages, photobook makers, and Canva. Learn straightforward best practice guidelines for a clean layout that does not scream self-published. The world of printing and publishing has made rapid advances in recent years, so learn the latest printing options. Whether you seek gorgeous heritage printing on archival paper or an affordable paperback for sharing, there are services for every budget. This class will provide an apples-to-apples cost comparison Avoid common pitfalls and understand when to call in a professional.
In “Beautifully Lay Out and Print Your Family History Book on Any Budget,” biographer and storytelling expert Rhonda Lauritzen delivers an insightful and inspiring presentation on how to create stunning, tangible family history books without breaking the bank. Whether you are documenting generations of ancestors or sharing a single life story, Lauritzen offers a comprehensive overview of options and tools available for every budget and skill level. Her approach emphasizes the emotional significance of holding a printed book—preserving family stories in a lasting format that can be treasured for years to come. This webinar is a valuable resource for genealogists seeking practical guidance on publishing family histories with polish and heart.
Key Takeaways from the Webinar:
To fully benefit from Lauritzen’s practical tips, in-depth explanations, and the extensive variety of examples she shares, watch the full webinar. The presentation offers step-by-step guidance that empowers genealogists at all experience levels to confidently produce and share family history books.
For those ready to take their projects even further, Lauritzen’s syllabus and additional resources provide valuable tools to enhance your publishing journey. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore these supplementary materials, which are thoughtfully designed to help bring your family’s stories to life with clarity, beauty, and lasting impact.
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Wonderful!
Very informative and helpful. Shared current options for book making.
Excellent
Rhonda presented so much information clearly and with detail and enthusiasm. It’s obvious (and helpful) that she’s experienced with the different programs she discussed, which made her recommendations insightful and useful. I especially appreciated the “veteran tips” she shared, too, that will increase the professional look of any final publishing projects .
Actually, make that a 4+ rating. The timing of this webinar couldn’t have been more appropriate for me. I’m just finishing a “magnum opus” of early New England history surrounding my husband’s earliest ancestors (Great Migration 1630s) with biographies of these ancestors. All the book writers i know have experience in fiction, which is presented differently. I will definitely use the information presented here for the next step — Publishing!
What a wonderful webinar giving me so many tools to implement for my family stories. I can hardly wait to get started. I have heard of BLURB and Shutterfly before but never used them as my friend does. Now I feel more confident to get started in this area. Thank you so much, Rhonda, for you wealth of ideas and experience!
Very informative and I especially appreciate the bonus offer for the free guide to print your book – the timing is great for me as I am nearing completion of my own family history book. Loved Rhonda’s slides – very clean images, not busy with text, helped me to focus on what she was saying. Well Done!
Very informative. I received lots of good usable information. Rhonda was very easy to listen to and helped to resolve some of my publishing brick walls.