How Will You Curate Your Life's Story in the Digital Age?
What if you could turn your online posts and family stories into an AI interactive legacy?
How could one day your curated digital life story give comfort to your loved ones more than perhaps a traditional memorial?
Imagine having your own digital twin to keep your memories alive sharing your life’s stories with your future generations in your voice?
If these are pressing questions of our times, are you asking them?
What about your answers to the questions?
Preserving your digital legacy is no longer just about keeping your data safe, it’s as much about preserving the essence of who you are for your future generations.
Imagine this one day:
Your thoughtful Twitter threads on topics you're passionate about could influence your great-grandchildren's values and beliefs.
Your Spotify playlists could give your future generations a glimpse into the soundtrack of your life.
Your carefully crafted blog posts and personal writings become a vivid AI time capsule, allowing your descendants to experience your life's journey through your own words and perspectives.
That day is now. And, this is the age of the Art of Memorialising.
Welcome Back to The Art of Memorialising (TAoM) 2.0
Where Digital Meets Legacy.
I've reimagined the newsletter to address the critical need of preserving your life stories in the digital age.
From crafting your online presence to capturing timeless personal narratives and how to preserve them for generations to come.
I want to help you create your digital legacy and preserve your life stories for your future generations.
You will still be able to read the newsletter through email, the Substack App or listen by podcast through Apple Podcasts, Spotify or several other audio platforms.
But read on to find out about many changes coming and why.
Why The Restart?
I took a break from the newsletter to write the book, I Want To Say A Few Words. It changed my understanding of what true digital legacy means.
What is the point of knowing how to curate your life online if you don’t have any life stories to tell?
We all end up as stories someone tells, but who writes those stories of your life?
The break has given me time to reimagine how I can better serve you in preserving your life's precious moments as a lasting legacy for your family.
What’s New?
Increased Publications:
Each month will be two distinct editions to dive deeper into digital legacy and life story writing.
1 - The Digital Legacy Edition:
This will be about #Deathtech innovations, offering you concise updates on digital memorials, #digitallegacy and legacy preservation. This is somewhat like previous versions, but it will shorter and focus on delivering the latest news and links for further information.
2 - The Sundial Series Edition:
This edition is new and different in style and content.
It will be a rich, narrative-driven style inspired by timeless wisdom.
It will combine compelling storytelling with practical guidance on how you can capture and preserve your life stories.
Expect to find here engaging reads, writing prompts, and creative challenges to help you craft your life’s narrative. Helping you curate your life's story in the digital age.
Did he mention sundials?
I bet you’re thinking sundials and digital? Yes?
Yes, I know, it sounds a bit strange!
But I’ll explain more of this fascinating connection and the wisdom it holds hidden in time for you in the coming months.
The Vision
TAoM 2.0 aims to become your go-to resource for all things related to digital legacy, digital immortality and digital life story curation.
My plan is to show you how to bridge the gap between the developing digital memorial technology and timeless storytelling. It will help your legacy and your stories to live on in both the digital and physical worlds.
I’m not sure how all the pieces will fit together like jigsaw just yet.
There maybe a couple of pieces missing!
That’s the truth.
But, I’m excited about the ideas buzzing around in my head and wanting to share them with you.
Here’s the best offer to you - if you join me on this journey we can find out together. It will be an adventure come what may!
As a eulogy speechwriter, funeral celebrant and author, I've seen firsthand the power of well-preserved memories.
That's why I'm committed to exploring, experimenting and helping others create a lasting legacy that truly reflects life’s unique journey.
And to do that I want to give you a gift to get that journey underway.
Your FREE download - A Special Relaunch Gift To Kickstart Your Legacy Journey
To celebrate my relaunch, I'm offering you a free PDF download of my book, 'Gathering Rosebuds - The Workbook: A Practical Guide To Storing Life's Special Moments.'
This workbook aligns with the new focus of the newsletter and podcast. It will help you get a head start on capturing your precious life stories. It’s these stories that could build and curate your digital legacy.
What’s in the Book?
111 pages of practical life-story and memoir writing advice.
Several writing prompts to start your memories flowing.
Creative writing tips and ideas.
Download your FREE copy here as my way of saying thanks!
What’s Next? Join In The Conversation!
Reply to this email with your thoughts on TAoM 2.0. What topics would you like me to cover? What questions do you have?
Share this newsletter with friends and family who might be interested in preserving their legacy through family life story writing both on and offline.
Make suggestions for extra content and discussions you would like to see.
Looking Ahead
Your life stories matter, and I’m here to help you tell them.
Whether through digital platforms or time-honoured writing techniques, I want TAoM to be your partner in crafting a legacy that will continue for generations to come.
Here's to new beginnings and timeless stories!
Look out soon for the first edition coming soon.
Best wishes and thanks.
Pete
The Art of Memorialising
P.S. Not interested in continuing your subscription? There’s no hard feeling!
You can unsubscribe at anytime. But I do hope you'll stick around–I've got some amazing content coming your way!
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