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Todays best pathways for family history, biography, and memoir
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Format and Print Your Book

Take a moment now to envision holding your book in your hands, Whether it will be a big family history hardback, a children's story, or a paperback memoir, your work deserves a handsome treatment. The printed word can survive for centuries, so don't risk the loss of digital formats.

But how will you format it? What software will you use, or will you outsource this piece? What are the best practices for a beautiful interior layout?

And what printing service makes the most sense for you?

Today, there are more options than ever for high quality, affordable prices, and single-copy printing. This  is amazing! However, the choices can feel overwhelming.

That's why we created this workshop. We have written and printed dozens of client books (and our own projects) using many print services ranging from scrapbook style photo books, to saddle-stitched (stapled) booklets, to gorgeous hardback life stories, to self-published trade paperbacks. Several of our books have been traditionally published and distributed by Simon & Schuster.

We have guided clients through the maze of choices, and in this workshop, we will guide you, too. You will come away with a clear vision for your printing path and a plan to get there. You will be so excited to be in the printing/publishing phase.

Special segment - hear from a publishing executive: Our managing editor from Post Hill Press, offered to host a Q&A session about publishing. She is a lifetime publishing veteran based in New York City and a wealth of knowledge. Debra Englander is the real deal, and hearing from her will be an amazing opportunity. You won't want to miss her! 

Get this workshop free if you pre-order our new book!

Changing The Ending: How writing your life story transforms your life
Release date 12/15/2026
Get the book here (and see the steps to get this class free): https://evalogue.life/changing-the-ending/

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Rhonda Lauritzen

Rhonda Lauritzen is a professional biographer with multiple published books. She specializes in life stories, collecting oral history, and historical storytelling. She earned an MBA from the University of Utah and was selected as the Outstanding Graduate in her undergrad major. Before she founded Evalogue.Life in 2016, she served as a college marketing director, Vice President, and a corporate CEO. In 2007, her writing journey began with her parents’ family business saga, which became her first book. Since then, she has been hired to help tell the stories of families, cities, and nonprofits. She believes that when you tell your story, it changes the ending. This is why her passion is teaching, coaching, and presenting at conferences.

Rachel Trotter

Rachel J. Trotter is a senior writer/editor at Evalogue.Life – Tell Your Story. She tells people’s stories and shares hers to encourage others. She loves family storytelling. A graduate of Weber State University, she has had articles featured on LDSLiving.com, lds.org, FamilySearch.org and Meridian Magazine. She has been a speaker at RootsTech, Weber State University Family History Conference, Conference on Family History at BYU and the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. She helps people tell and write their life stories and has written six life stories with several more in production. She has also helped several others write their own stories. She and her husband Mat have six children and she recently became a grandma! She and her family live on the East Bench in Ogden, Utah.

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Print or publish your story

Todays best pathways for family history, biography, and memoir

What Students Say About our  Classes

“All of the classes were very powerful, informative, and contained a storehouse of valuable information. A wealth of knowledge was shared that will have a big impact on how I write my story. I especially enjoyed gathering with people who share the same interests. I could feel the energy of the instructors as well as the participants. This gave me the spark, excitement, and confidence to move forward with my project.”

JaNell U.S.A. 
“Rhonda and Rachel make a great team and give balance to the presentation. I really appreciated the whole class." 
Renee U.S.A.
“Every week I learned something new and I've been really inspired every class. This course really opened my eyes to the bigger picture of writing -- literally. I'm not just writing facts and dates; I need to bring the reader into my memories with sights, sounds, and smells too.”
Tami, U.S.A.
“Thank you for teaching this class. It is making my life better and giving me the encouragement I need to finish my book.”
Stephanie, U.S.A.
"Powerful, emotional, straightforward, good use of time, great presentation, very open and honest"
RootsTech attendee
"Really enjoyed your presentation--informative, well-organized, lots of passion made it super-interesting. Thank you!"
Myra, U.S.A.
"I am so happy to have connected with you and your wonderful classes! I want you to know you are appreciated and I am grateful for all your expertise that helps me! Each session was worth attending and I know you put your heart and soul into all you do for us. Big THANKS for it all!!"
Gladys, U.S.A. 
"Using what you taught us, I posted photos and short stories about my husband who died thirty years ago. I transferred his voice from cassette to flash drive. I uploaded his voice to FamilySearch. I am amazed at the reticent relatives and friends that appreciate these stories! The process showed me all I've lived through already. I can do this, too. Thank you"
Chris, U.S.A.
“This was a wonderful class with a fantastic presentation and presenter. Engaging, emotional, hitting all the key points I had hoped for.”
RootsTech attendee
“I started searching for someone who could teach me to write with passion and something more powerful. Then Google led me to Rhonda's website and she has been that person for me. I did my research, read a lot of helpful information on her website, and I watched the previews.”   
Bruce, Australia
"Thank you, you helped me realize I am the hero in my own story." 
Kelly, U.S.A.
"I finished your course this morning!!! It was SO WONDERFUL! The course AND the feeling of finishing. My review is a glowing one and well deserved."
Nancy, U.S.A.

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