A Year of Chronicles is one membership, and a whole year of finishing.Four times a year, you join a 10-Day Sprint — ten days where you walk in with one ancestor and your research, and walk out with a finished chronicle. An actual, readable story your family will hold in their hands. Not an outline. Not a genealogy research report. A finished chronicle you'll be proud to share.Between the Sprints, the community keeps you moving — accountability, weekly live sessions, people who answer when you're stuck, and the room where finished work gets read out loud and witnessed.And the whole way through, you learn to use AI the way a pro does: to transcribe documents in minutes, pull historical context instantly, and draft from your own facts, create source citations, while every decision that matters stays yours.One price for the year. No tiers, no extra charges, no disappearing courses.The best part? Once you learn this method and have the AI tools, you can repeat it for every ancestor in your family tree.

👋 Hi, I’m Denyse,
and here's why I created Chronicle Makers

Denyse is a family historian, writer, and founder of Chronicle Makers. She helps people turn their genealogy research into meaningful stories using simple, creative methods. Her writing guides and community support beginners in getting their first family history story written—without overwhelm or perfectionism.Denyse has shared her approach at RootsTech and in libraries and genealogy groups across the country. She understands the unique challenges that genealogy researchers face when trying to transform their careful research into compelling narratives that family members will actually want to read.Most importantly, Denyse believes that you don't need to be a professional writer to tell your family's story. You just need the right framework, the right tools, and the confidence to begin.

These obstacles are why I created this complete writing system,
powered with AI.

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Mistake #1: Putting Everything in Genealogy Software and Calling It Done

Here's the harsh truth: No one is going to open, manage, and navigate through your massive genealogy database. Not your children, not your grandchildren, not anyone. They want stories, not data dumps.Your family members don't want to learn new software or wade through hundreds of names and dates. They want to understand who their ancestors were as real people—their struggles, their triumphs, their personalities, and their love stories.How Chronicle Makers Helps:
Our STORI Framework teaches you to transform raw genealogy data into compelling narratives that read like the best parts of a novel, but with the accuracy of careful research.

Mistake #2: Assuming No One Is Interested in Your Family Stories

This is heartbreaking because it's so wrong. Your family members are absolutely interested—they just don't know how to access the stories buried in your research. They've never heard Great-Grandma's immigration story told as a complete narrative, or understood how their grandfather's military service shaped the family's future.The problem isn't lack of interest; it's lack of access to family history in an engaging format.How Chronicle Makers Helps:
You'll learn to identify the most compelling stories within your research and present them in ways that create emotional connections. We show you how to test story ideas with family members and get the feedback that proves they do want to hear these stories.

Mistake #3: Thinking You Need to Be Done with Research Before You Can Start Writing

This is the perfectionist trap that keeps more family stories from being written than any other factor. Here's the reality: Genealogy research is never truly "done." There's always another record to find, another branch to explore, another mystery to solve.Meanwhile, the stories you already have documented could be bringing joy and connection to your family right now. And here's a secret: writing chronicles often reveals exactly what additional research you need, making your future research more focused and productive.How Chronicle Makers Helps:
Our framework shows you how to write meaningful, complete stories with the research you have today. You'll learn to identify when you have "enough" information to tell a compelling story, and how to acknowledge gaps honestly without letting them stop you from writing.

The STORI FrameworkThe heart of Chronicle Makers - Step-by-step lessons to Set the Scope, Thread the Timeline, Originate the Story, Reflect and Refine, and Inspire the Next. This proven system takes you from scattered research to finished story every time.

Video LessonsFriendly, easy-to-follow videos guide you through each step of the process. Denyse walks you through real examples, addresses common concerns, and provides the encouragement you need to keep moving forward.

Printable Worksheets and TemplatesDownloadable checklists, story outlines, and writing prompts keep you organized and focused. These tools eliminate guesswork and provide structure for every part of the writing process.

AI Writing Tools + PromptsGuided use of AI tools with pre-written prompts designed specifically for family historians. These tools support—not replace—your writing, helping you overcome writer's block, organize your thoughts, and create a repeatable workflow.

Expert WorkshopsMonthly workshops with specialists in self-publishing, legal issues, AI tools, and archiving. Submit your questions in advance, get direct answers for your situation.

Private Course SpaceA simple, distraction-free online space where you can track your progress and revisit lessons anytime. Access your materials whenever you need them, at your own pace.

Story Sharing & Archiving OptionsSuggestions for private and public ways to share your work—with family or the world. Explore options from simple family sharing to formal publication.

Publishing ChecklistA final review tool to ensure your story is ready to share, with reminders about privacy, permissions, and formatting. Cover all the important details before you share your finished work.