How to use Storyworth Memoirs
Storyworth Memoirs allow you to capture life's most meaningful stories through a series of simple email prompts. By treating memoir creation as a conversation, the process allows family and friends to grow closer while learning more about the person sharing their story. Here's how it works.
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Designate the storyteller and recipients
The storyteller is the person who will be sharing their story. The recipients are friends or family members who are added to the storyteller's account and will receive the storyteller's stories as they are written. A subscription to Storyworth Memoirs includes unlimited recipients, so add as many loved ones as you'd like!
The storyteller starts answering questions
Each week, the storyteller will receive an email with a question prompt. We’ll suggest a question for that week, but storytellers and recipients can choose a different Storyworth question from our library or write their own. Questions can be sent and answered for the duration of the one-year Storyworth Memoirs subscription.
When the storyteller gets the question email, they can simply hit "Reply" to respond and compose their story in the email. Once they hit "Send," the story is saved to their Storyworth account along with any attached photos. Storytellers can also submit their stories and photos directly on their Storyworth account or voice record stories over the phone.Create your book
After one year of prompts, you have the option to compile all the stories and photos into a bound keepsake book. To start, log into your account on the Storyworth website to download a PDF draft of the book to review. Revise the content as needed, check that all images are there, and confirm the formatting with our easy-to-use tools. Don’t forget to place your order! We do not automatically print books. One hardcover copy of your book is included in your subscription.
Enjoy your keepsake
Once you have made your last edits, you can order a high-quality bound book of the stories. The standard Storyworth Memoirs subscription includes one hardcover book (6 x 9 inches) with a color cover and black-and-white interior. You can order additional books or upgrade to full color for an extra cost at print time.
Keep sharing stories
When your first year comes to an end, you have the option to renew your subscription to keep asking the storyteller questions.
At Storyworth, our mission is to connect people through meaningful stories, so even if you don’t continue your subscription, we hope you continue to share your stories with loved ones. We believe everyone has a story worth sharing — what’s yours?
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