The Family Treehouse by Storied

How to Write Compelling Family Stories | Annette Gendler on Preserving Your History


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Want to turn your family history into stories people can’t put down? 📚 In this episode of The Family Treehouse, host Heather Haunert sits down with award-winning author Annette Gendler (How to Write Compelling Stories from Family History) to share practical tips for transforming research, memories, and heirlooms into captivating narratives.

You’ll learn:

  • How to start small so you actually finish your story

  • Ways to balance accuracy with creative storytelling

  • Why objects, places, and personal memories bring history to life

  • Annette’s personal research journey in the Czech Republic

  • The #1 thing that keeps family history alive for future generations

Whether you’re a beginner genealogist, a passionate storyteller, or simply want to preserve your family’s legacy, this conversation will inspire you to start writing today.

📖 Learn more about Annette Gendler’s books: https://annettegendler.com

🌳 Start your own family stories at Storied: https://storied.com

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The Family Treehouse by StoriedBy Heather Haunert