Hello,
I am Jake Fletcher, native of Massachusetts, 23 years old. My passion has been genealogy since I was about 17. Having completed my undergraduate education (history), my goal is to publish genealogical research and become a CG. I am looking for advice on the subject.
Thank you for helping me with my life's ambition and am happy to be a part of this amazing genealogy network.
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which genealogy societies except research from freelance genealogists? i am interested in publishing and have experience in writing research from college
Hi Gena,
Much appreciated, thanks for taking the time to lead me in the right direction.
Jake
Hi Jake!
Have you joined APG? <https://www.apgen.org/>. You'll want to take advantage of their various educational opportunities including their print magazine, webinars, and conferences. Once you join APG, you might want to join the New England Chapter <http://www.neapg.org/>. At those meetings you can get to know some professional genealogists who can give you advice and mentor you.
Many people find ProGen a great opportunity and helpful as they pursue professional genealogy including obtaining a CG. <http://progenstudy.org/>
Make sure to join the Transitional Genealogists Mailing List if you haven't already. <http://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/index/other/Miscellaneous/TRANSI...;.
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies (the host of GenealogyWise) has a Professional Development Certificate with courses that may be of assistance to you such as picking a niche and writing. You can learn more at http://www.genealogicalstudies.com/eng/courses.asp?certificateID=24 .
Good luck!
Gena