Please for Publication & Immediate Release : On March 8th, 2008 The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society is hosting their annual spring seminar. "Bringing Your Ancestors to Life" is a day-long workshop designed to help genealogists and others write a family history. The workshop focuses on several different approaches to writing a family narrative including documenting the journey, character sketches, and using "faction" to bring interest to your account while staying accurate. The goal of the workshop is to give participants options to transform volumes of research into readable narratives. No previous writing experience is necessary. The seminar/workshop is presented by Patricia Charpentier of Orlando, Florida. Mrs. Charpentier holds an M.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Central Florida and a B.A. in journalism from Louisiana State University. She has worked as a memoirist, writing coach, editor, instructor, journalist and photographer. The early bird fee is $25.00 (including lunch) through the month of February. On March 1, the fee will convert to $35.00 without lunch guaranteed. Seminar location is Riverside Presbyterian Church, Bittinger Hall, 849 Park Street, Jacksonville. Registration 8:30AM Seminar 9:00-4:00 Call today to register at (904)778-1000 or (904) 333-5222. Seating is limited. Thank you. Contact Person: Betty Reed, President The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, Inc. 6215 Sauterne Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32210 (904)778-1000(Tues-Thurs& Sat 10:00AM to 3:PM) Staffed by volunteers (904)262-1948 Home Phone (904)333-5222 Cell Phone email: president@sgesjax.com