2077 days ago

Writing your story

Peter Hewett from New Plymouth Branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists

Writing the story that your family history research has discovered is an important part of genealogy work for many people. At our March meeting, David Hill will talk about writing in general and about writing a life story.


David Hill is a well known New Zealand author and journalist. He has received writing awards in NZ, Germany, Australia, the UK and USA. His books have been translated into French, German, Danish, Dutch, Chinese, Slovenian, Japanese and Korean.


Date: Tuesday 5 March 2019
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: NZSG rooms, Moturoa shopping centre (off the car park)
Visitors welcome!

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