Indie Scriptorium will cover the theme of memoir over the next few months. As we investigate all memoir-related topics, we will explore family history, historical writing, autobiographies, and more.

But, how does an aspiring family historian or memoir writer begin their journey?

For me, it began with years of gathering information. I have discovered that listening is the key to family history research. I needed to listen to my older relatives and collect their stories. Then I was able to build a picture of what life was like for them in generations past.

These are the first steps in my family history journey.

Stay tuned for more family history and memoir ideas in future blogs.

“When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.”
― Ernest Hemingway

© Lee-Anne Marie Kling 2025
Feature Photo: Gross Family Gathering circa 1906, near Horsham, Victoria courtesy M.E. Trudinger (nee Gross)