Using AI Responsibly in Family History Writing - June 2026
The Future of Family History: AI as Your Research & Writing Partner
Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence to transform your genealogy research into a polished, professional narrative. In this 3-hour immersive session, you’ll master the "co-pilot" approach to family history—learning how to ethically use AI to organize complex data, break through writer's block, and refine your storytelling.
Whether you’re stuck on a tricky ancestor or ready to draft a full-length history, you’ll leave with the practical skills to create an accurate, compelling legacy faster and more effectively than ever before.
Experience Interactive Learning with an Expert
This live, three-hour session is designed to immerse you in a hands-on learning experience. Led by author and instructor Lisa Alzo, you’ll benefit from:
- Expert Guidance: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional and published author.
- Practical Handouts: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.
- PLUS - Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered during the live session and through our exclusive online forum for one week, ensuring all your questions are answered and you receive personalized guidance as you apply what you've learned.
What You’ll Learn
- Harness the AI "Co-Pilot": Master the strengths (and sidestep the pitfalls) of AI to supercharge your research, drafting, and editing.
- The Ethical Edge: Learn the "golden rules" for using AI while protecting family privacy and ensuring historical accuracy.
- Protect Your Storyteller’s Soul: Discover how to use tech for the heavy lifting while keeping your unique human voice front and center.
- From Data to Drama: Turn fragmented notes and records into a polished, professional-grade narrative with total integrity.
- Fast-Track Your Legacy: Leave with a clear workflow for creating a well-documented family history project in record time.
How You'll Benefit:
- Best Practices for Accuracy: Learn the proven workflow for fact-checking AI outputs to ensure your family legacy remains authentic.
- The "Co-Pilot" Strategy: Master practical techniques to blend cutting-edge AI efficiency with your unique human perspective.
- The Ethical Guardrails: Navigate the "must-know" rules for privacy, accuracy, and responsible digital research.
- Preserving Your Voice: Discover how to use technology to do the heavy lifting without losing the heart and soul of your storytelling.
Meet Your Instructor
Lisa A. Alzo is a professional writer, instructor, and internationally-recognized lecturer. She is the author of 11 books, including The Family Tree Polish, Czech and Slovak Genealogy Guide and hundreds of magazine articles.
Break Through the Brick Walls of the Past with the Tools of the Future
The Future of Family History: AI as Your Research & Writing Partner
Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence to transform your genealogy research into a polished, professional narrative. In this 3-hour immersive session, you’ll master the "co-pilot" approach to family history—learning how to ethically use AI to organize complex data, break through writer's block, and refine your storytelling.
Whether you’re stuck on a tricky ancestor or ready to draft a full-length history, you’ll leave with the practical skills to create an accurate, compelling legacy faster and more effectively than ever before.
Experience Interactive Learning with an Expert
This live, three-hour session is designed to immerse you in a hands-on learning experience. Led by author and instructor Lisa Alzo, you’ll benefit from:
- Expert Guidance: Learn directly from a renowned genealogy professional and published author.
- Practical Handouts: Access downloadable resources to enhance your learning.
- PLUS - Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered during the live session and through our exclusive online forum for one week, ensuring all your questions are answered and you receive personalized guidance as you apply what you've learned.
What You’ll Learn
- Harness the AI "Co-Pilot": Master the strengths (and sidestep the pitfalls) of AI to supercharge your research, drafting, and editing.
- The Ethical Edge: Learn the "golden rules" for using AI while protecting family privacy and ensuring historical accuracy.
- Protect Your Storyteller’s Soul: Discover how to use tech for the heavy lifting while keeping your unique human voice front and center.
- From Data to Drama: Turn fragmented notes and records into a polished, professional-grade narrative with total integrity.
- Fast-Track Your Legacy: Leave with a clear workflow for creating a well-documented family history project in record time.
How You'll Benefit:
- Best Practices for Accuracy: Learn the proven workflow for fact-checking AI outputs to ensure your family legacy remains authentic.
- The "Co-Pilot" Strategy: Master practical techniques to blend cutting-edge AI efficiency with your unique human perspective.
- The Ethical Guardrails: Navigate the "must-know" rules for privacy, accuracy, and responsible digital research.
- Preserving Your Voice: Discover how to use technology to do the heavy lifting without losing the heart and soul of your storytelling.
Meet Your Instructor
Lisa A. Alzo is a professional writer, instructor, and internationally-recognized lecturer. She is the author of 11 books, including The Family Tree Polish, Czech and Slovak Genealogy Guide and hundreds of magazine articles.
Break Through the Brick Walls of the Past with the Tools of the Future