Genealogy Twist For genealogists and family historians, Valentine’s Day presents a unique opportunity to incorporate the threads of their family history into the celebration of love. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just beginning your journey into the past, this Valentine’s Day can become more meaningful with a touch of historical sentimentality. Here’s how to […]
Exploring the Future of Genealogy: The Impact of GPTs on Ancestral Research In the evolving landscape of genealogical research, the infusion of technology has been a game-changer. Among the most revolutionary advancements are GPTs (Generative Pre-trained Transformers), a type of artificial intelligence that is transforming how we delve into our ancestral past. But what exactly […]
Master the Art of Prompting through Blaine Bettinger’s 10 Key Strategies and Practical Examples Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in genealogy, providing researchers with novel techniques to solve problems and find their family history. Based on the GPT-4 architecture, the Chat GPT is a strong AI tool that can assist […]
My recent conversations with Chat GPT 4 I recently asked Chat GPT to write this post as an outline with headings and subheadings. The prompt is shown below. Here is the response from Chat GPT 4 after some editing by me. How to Write My Ancestral Stories with Help from Chat GPT Introduction The importance […]
Discover the power of storytelling in genealogy with Chat GPT, and learn how it can help you uncover your family’s fascinating history. As a genealogical enthusiast, you’re probably familiar with the thrill of uncovering hidden connections and long-lost family stories. The stories that emerge from our family trees can be both captivating and inspiring, and […]
What are three recommendations for creating and sharing your complete family history as a legacy? I recently attended a LiveCast from RootsTech 2023 – a taste of what’s to come in March next year. Have you registered to attend this event online? I have and I am looking forward to the classes and presentations from the […]
Let’s start at the beginning! This week I decided that I wanted to share my ancestral storytelling with my family in the form of a book. I have been adding stories of my ancestors into my blog posts each month and I now wanted to combine these to create an ebook. I am familiar with […]
Are you tired of following rules? Do you want to take some bold steps in writing your blog, telling your story, and sharing the process? This post is for you. My blog writing on this site and my genealogy stories blog site are often spasmodic and interrupted by life. I set up a timeline, I […]
How to get started the easy way! Do you want to leave a legacy for your family – the history of your ancestors? Then blogging is an easy way to get started! A blog does not pressure you for perfection! A blog waits for you to compose your posts! A blog is not on a […]
STORY LINES This month I am exploring the different storylines for ancestral storytelling. What are story lines? According to the online dictionary: 1. The plot of a story or dramatic work.2. One of the narrative strands forming a complex story: Storylines can also be: 1. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) the plot of a book, film, play, etc2. (Film) the plot of a book, film, play, etc Storylines in family history can be the inspiration for starting, continuing, or reviving your ancestral storytelling blog posts. Storylines for me are the ‘prompts’, ‘themes’, ‘styles’, and […]