The Relative Writer

Writing & Sharing History

Welcome

I’m Kat, and I’ve been searching for and telling stories all my life. I’ve made my living as a journalist, freelance writer, editor and corporate communicator. Now, I write & edit family stories and history-based articles and books. I also build and manage websites, blogs and online groups. This site relates my storytelling experience and provides resources for those who wish to share their stories and connect with others over a shared past.

Research

Writing

Editing

Websites

Social Media

Books & Booklets

Articles

On this site you'll find articles that I've written on writing, storytelling, genealogy and historical research that might be of use to family historians, especially those wishing to tell their ancestral stories. To view articles by subject, use the top menu or the side menu on a post page.

Design Tips for Self-publishing Your Family History
Crowds in Victoria Cause New Virus Cases
The Pickles Pipemakers of Patrick Pool
An Island Struggles Through 1918
Debunking the Black Irish Myth
How the First World War Changed the Work Place
How to Avoid Plagiarizing
Illustrating Your Family History
The Importance of Context in Storytelling
Journalism Techniques for Genealogists
Family History Book — Part 5: Results
Family History Book — Part 4: Printing