You are the keeper of stories.
You might call yourself a family historian, a local historian, a personal historian, or just the one who cares about the old photos, papers, and places.
You gather documents, visit archives, walk through cemeteries, and listen to stories that might otherwise be forgotten. You are doing real historical work, even if you do not use that word for yourself.
At the same time, you might be thinking:
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I want these stories to outlive my notebooks and hard drives.
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I would love to connect with others who care about the same families or places.
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I am curious about sharing online, but I am not sure where to begin.
You do not have to turn this into a business to start sharing what you are learning. You just need a simple path from research to story.
You have stories.
The hard part is deciding how to share them.
Most historians I talk to say some version of this:
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I have years of notes and photos and I do not know what to post first.
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I worry I will make a mistake and someone will correct me in public.
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Social media feels noisy. I want these stories treated with respect.
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I keep thinking about starting a blog or dedicated account, then I get overwhelmed.
The skills that make you careful with evidence are not always the same skills as planning posts or shaping short, readable stories. That is normal.
Genealogy & The Social Sphere helps you bridge that gap so you can share in small, meaningful ways that fit your comfort level.
How I help Historians
Support for sharing history, one piece at a time.
You do not need a finished book or a complete tree. You just need a way to turn one story, one ancestor, or one place into something you can share.
The Historian Starter Kit
For historians who want a bit of structure without rigid rules.
You get help with:
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Simple ideas for posts about ancestors, places, heirlooms, and work in progress
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Ways to talk about “unfinished” research without feeling embarrassed
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Tips for connecting with cousins, neighbors, and the wider history and genealogy community
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Suggestions on where to start online, whether that is Facebook, Instagram, a blog, or a mix
This Starter Kit pairs well with my content calendars and prompt collections designed for people who want to share a few times a week without pressure.
Story Session for Historians
A relaxed 60–90 minute session where we take one thread of your work and turn it into shareable pieces.
Together we:
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Talk through what you have already found about a person, place, or theme
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Pull out key moments, turning points, and questions
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Sketch ideas for a short series, a set of posts, or a simple blog layout
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Discuss how tools like AI can help you shape drafts while you stay in control of the facts and the tone
You leave with a handful of ready to use story ideas and a clearer sense of how to keep going.
Ongoing Light Support
For when you want a bit of accountability and encouragement.
Support can include:
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Monthly check ins to review what you shared and plan what comes next
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Feedback on a few posts, captions, or story drafts
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Gentle reminders and ideas tied to heritage months, holidays, and meaningful dates in your family or community history
Think of it as having a social media and storytelling companion who understands why this work matters to you.
From “everything is in my files” to “I know what to share next”
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Connect
We start with a short conversation so I can learn about the history you are working on and what you hope sharing will do. -
Plan
I review where you are now and create a simple plan that fits your time, energy, and comfort with technology. -
Share and grow
You begin sharing in small, intentional steps. We adjust as you learn what feels good to you and what sparks interest from others.
Your research and your stories are handled with respect.
When you invite me into your world, you are trusting me with more than a project. Any information you share, including account access, notes, or draft stories, is kept confidential and used only to support your social media and storytelling goals.
I do not sell or share your information for outside marketing. We move at a pace that feels right to you, with care for sensitive topics, living relatives, and community stories.
The goal is simple: help you share in a way that honors your work, your ancestors, and the communities you care about.
Ready to start sharing your history,
one story at a time?
You do not need a perfect plan to begin. You just need one next step.
Whether you are sorting through boxes of family papers, documenting a local community, or shaping a personal history project, you do not have to figure out social media or online sharing alone.