Earlier this year, I stepped outside my comfort zone and submitted an article to the National Genealogical Society (NGS) Magazine. The article, which focuses on preserving my family’s history and the legacy of my grandparents, has now been published, and I couldn’t be more proud!
When I first considered writing for a scholarly genealogy magazine, I was nervous. I have been sharing my family history through my blog, Journey Through the Generations, and podcast for years, but writing for a scholarly publication felt like a different challenge.
To make sure I was on the right track, I visited the Writing Center on the university campus where I work for help with citations. With that extra guidance, I continued working on my draft, made revisions, and finally submitted it.
Throughout the process, the editor, Sunny Morton, worked closely with me, providing guidance and helping prepare the article for publication. I am grateful for that support and for the opportunity to share my family’s story with a wider genealogy audience.
Seeing my article published in the 2026 Winter Issue is a reminder that sometimes we have to step outside our comfort zones and try something new. As I’ve said before, and I’ll say it again, you just never know where this family history journey will take me!
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Thank you so much!