Research and Writing Workshops
As part of our second Global History Competition, the Church History Library is excited to offer a series of free online workshops. These workshops are designed to support and inspire young, new, and emerging historians and storytellers. The workshops are led by professional historians from the Church History Library and will help you develop essential historical research and storytelling skills.
The workshops will he held online via live webinars, including time for Q&A. Each workshop will be offered twice in 2026, once in March and once in April.
Note: These workshops will be conducted in English, with live translated captions in other languages.
The workshops will he held online via live webinars, including time for Q&A. Each workshop will be offered twice in 2026, once in March and once in April.
Note: These workshops will be conducted in English, with live translated captions in other languages.
Workshop 1: The Art of Storytelling
Dates: March 12 and April 11, 2026
Learn how to craft compelling historical narratives
This workshop will help you turn historical facts into meaningful stories. We will talk about how to find your voice as a writer. You will explore ways to connect your story to your audience. Whether you are writing about a person, place, or an event, this workshop will help you bring history to life.
Learn how to craft compelling historical narratives
This workshop will help you turn historical facts into meaningful stories. We will talk about how to find your voice as a writer. You will explore ways to connect your story to your audience. Whether you are writing about a person, place, or an event, this workshop will help you bring history to life.
Workshop 2: Introduction to Historical Sources
Dates: March 19 and April 18, 2026
A beginner’s guide to finding and using historical material
If you are new to historical research, this workshop is for you. We will explain what historical sources are and why they matter. We will talk about the difference between primary and secondary sources. You will learn how to find sources, and how to use them in your work. This workshop will give you the tools to start your own historical research with confidence.
A beginner’s guide to finding and using historical material
If you are new to historical research, this workshop is for you. We will explain what historical sources are and why they matter. We will talk about the difference between primary and secondary sources. You will learn how to find sources, and how to use them in your work. This workshop will give you the tools to start your own historical research with confidence.
Workshop 3: The Historian’s Toolbox
Dates: March 26 and April 25, 2026
Intermediate skills for historical research
This workshop is for those who want to learn some practical methods for doing historical research. We will explore different methodologies. You will learn how to use archives and libraries. We will show you how to plan and conduct oral histories. We will also explore how to organize your research and keep good records. This workshop will help you build a strong foundation for your historical research.
Intermediate skills for historical research
This workshop is for those who want to learn some practical methods for doing historical research. We will explore different methodologies. You will learn how to use archives and libraries. We will show you how to plan and conduct oral histories. We will also explore how to organize your research and keep good records. This workshop will help you build a strong foundation for your historical research.