Stop collecting records. Start writing chronicles.
AI guides you through every step
Most family historians have boxes of research, subscriptions they barely use, and a nagging feeling that all this work should add up to something. That's where Chronicle Makers begins.
Research with clarity
Stop drowning in records. Learn systematic research that actually moves your family story forward - no more rabbit holes or wasted subscriptions.
Write with confidence
Turn scattered facts into stories your family will read. AI helps you structure, draft, and finish - while your voice and choices guide every word.
Finish and share
Publish chronicles your family treasures. From first draft to printed book, we guide you through the complete journey - not just the research phase.
What Chronicle Makers say
Real members. Real stories. Actually finished.
100%
Would recommend
8.9/10
Avg. Confidence
90%
Sprint completion
"This course provided the structure and environment that allowed me to write a Chronicle, something I would not have done otherwise." — Ellen Forderer, Chronicle Writing Sprint, February 2026
"Do not hesitate for a second to join! What you'll learn in Chronicle Makers is unlike any other genealogy course, webinar, or institute you've attended. You will walk away with skills you'll actually use and can use over and over again." — Dawn Carson, Chronicle Writing Sprint, October 2025
"I never considered myself to be a good writer… however this course proved me wrong. Taking the course was the best decision I ever made pertaining to memorializing my family stories." — Mark Gillin, Two-time Sprint participant (Oct 2025 & Feb 2026)
One community. Built for finishers.
What's included with your $29/month or $199/year membership:
- Lab 1: Technology Fundamentals
- Lab 2: Organizing Essentials
- Copyright and AI for family historians
- Expert Workshops Library
- Monthly Live Calls (all recorded)
- Community feed of finishers — peer accountability, not endless researchers
- Free preview: Citations 101 with Lisa Stokes, AG
Premium courses available individually:
- 10-Day Chronicle Writing Sprint (Lab 3)
- Brick Wall Research (Lab 4)
- Chronicle Book Method (Lab 5)
- AI Transcription Workshop
- Family History Gifts Workshop
- Notion AI Prompt Database
- Claude AI Workshop Series
No confusing tiers. No upsell pressure. Annual or monthly — your choice.
Annual saves you $149. 7-day refund policy if it's not what you hoped.
The Five Labs
Chronicle Makers runs on five sequential Labs. Each one builds on the last. You enter at the Lab that meets you where you actually are.
Lab 1: Technology Fundamentals — Confident AI foundations for people who don't think of themselves as tech people.
Lab 2: Organizing Essentials — Get scattered research organized and build the foundation you'll write from.
Lab 3: Chronicle Writing — The 10-Day Chronicle Writing Sprint lives here. 90% completion rate. Most members say this is the thing that finally made them finish something.
Lab 4: Brick Wall Research — Systematic methods for brick walls, complex records, and richer stories backed by deeper evidence.
Lab 5: Book Writing and Publishing— Turn finished chronicles into chapters, blog posts, and books. Plan the full project and complete it with support.
You've been told you need more research. That you're not ready. Our members prove otherwise — every single month.
100% of February 2026 Sprint participants completed their chronicle.
Frequently asked questions
More from the Chronicle Makers community
"Joining the Chronicle Maker community has been a game changer for me in regards to going from a researcher to a story teller!" — Marcia Hicks
"It's not all dry dates and facts. I feel like I'm getting to know my subjects to a degree that constant research and fact collection never will." — Holly Beck
"I have such a feeling of relief in knowing how to accomplish my goal of writing. I feel like I've taken a pile of 'stuff' and spun it into what will become a plethora of wonderful stories." — Dawn Carson
"The community is helpful because we all want each other to succeed." — Katie Madsen
"Chronicle Makers changed my way of thinking and writing about my ancestors." — Kathy Nielsen
“I highly recommend this course and community. It's inspiring and I can revisit it whenever I need it.” — Karla Tipton
Ready to finish your family's story?
Start with the free 5-Day Starter Course. See how AI actually works for family history. No pressure, no commitments.
When you're ready to go deeper, the Chronicle Makers community is here.
Start the Free AI Beginners Course →
Or, if you're ready to join us and finish your first chronicle: Join Chronicle Makers →
Happy Chronicling! —Denyse
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