Write, dictate or record audio and video online.
Trusted by thousands of families.
Scan a chapter’s QR code to hear their voice or watch the original recording.
No time limit on either plan
Grow closer. Keep your family stories for generations.
We’ve helped thousands of families preserve their most cherished memories in a life story book. Create one together, then share it with the people who’ll treasure it most.
Free US delivery
Replay recordings anytime
No time limit on either plan
Unlimited color photos
Create one for yourself or give it as a gift
Hardcover keepsake, 5.8 × 8.3 in
Free US delivery
Replay recordings anytime
No time limit on either plan
Unlimited color photos
Create one for yourself or give it as a gift
Hardcover keepsake, 5.8 × 8.3 in
A book that feels like them
Choose colors and chapter designs to suit their story, and give their memories a book they’ll be proud to share.
Stories Worth Keeping
Childhood adventures, family traditions, a lifetime of love. Give the stories that matter a place on the bookshelf.
Hand in hand, year by year
All roads lead home
A lifetime in bloom
Rooted in us
In each other’s footsteps
Commitment to nature and quality
Top-notch support for timeless journeys
A Personal Reflection
StoryKeeper sends questions every week for the author to consider, complete or ignore. As a grandmother writing this for four grandchildren, their questions are often ones I would never think of, so…
StoryKeeper is a great gift that I got…
StoryKeeper is a great gift that I got from my children and will support my wish to make available important or interesting parts of my life to them It is a great idea to ask all these questions and …
An enjoyable and easy writing experience.
I am still in the process of writing my story. It is less daunting than I imagined, and I am enjoying the experience. The program is intuitive, and the prompts are very useful.
Very easy to use
Very easy to use, I love that there wasn’t a timeline to complete it. Customer service was great. I wrote my book to my kids giving each of them a chapter for me to tell them stories about them growi…
Easy to use and the weekly prompts…
Easy to use and the weekly prompts allow for memories to come forward.
The overall experience has been great…
The overall experience has been great though sometimes I have a difficult time putting my thoughts down as I lost my spouse two years ago and she was so entwined in my life for 62 years
Bring old photos back to life
Colorize and enhance treasured photos, while keeping the originals unchanged. Both plans let you add photos to your stories.
Life Story Book
Save 10% today — use code STORY10 at checkout.
- No deadlines. No subscription.
- Speak or write your story
- Record online or with a simple phone call
- Download and replay your recordings anytime
- Print up to 500 pages.
How StoryKeeper works
Start with a question
Our storytelling prompts help bring forgotten moments back to life. Choose a question, add your own, or start with a photo and the memory behind it.
A little inspiration each week
We’ll email a new prompt each week. Answer when it suits you, or explore the prompt library whenever you’re ready to tell another story.
Tell it your way
Tell your story your way—write, dictate, record audio or video, or use our phone-call service.
Your memories become written stories
StoryKeeper Classic is for one storyteller. StoryKeeper Plus includes unlimited contributors, so family and friends can add their memories to the same book.
A book you can read, hear, and watch
When you’re happy with your stories, we print them in a full-color hardcover book. Scan a chapter’s QR code to hear or watch the recording behind the words.
Keep the originals close, too
Your recordings, stories, and photos are saved in your family’s private digital archive, ready to revisit whenever you want.
Begin the journey of a lifetime with StoryKeeper
Have a question?
A little help with getting started, sharing stories and creating your book.
Your stories stay yours
Your family’s stories, photos, voice and video stay private to the people you choose. You control who is invited and when the book is ready to print.
How does StoryKeeper work?
StoryKeeper helps parents and grandparents preserve their memories in a beautiful hardcover book. Tell your story your way—write, dictate, record audio or video, or use our phone-call service. QR codes connect the book to the original recordings.
What are my options—“Record & Relive” vs. “Write It Yourself”?
Write, dictate, or record audio and video online with either plan. With StoryKeeper Plus, you can also tell your story during a phone call. QR codes in your book let you hear or watch the original recordings.
What is included in each StoryKeeper plan?
StoryKeeper Classic — $99 One hardcover copy and one storyteller. Write, dictate, or record audio and video online, then replay the original recordings through QR codes in your book.
StoryKeeper Plus — $139 Everything in StoryKeeper Classic, with two hardcover copies in total, unlimited contributors, a phone-call service with recording and transcription, and photo colorization and enhancement.
Both StoryKeeper Classic and StoryKeeper Plus have no time limit and require no subscription. No deadline — take as long as you need.
Both plans include hardcover books in A5 size (5.8 × 8.3 in).
Is there a time limit or subscription?
No. StoryKeeper is not a subscription. You pay once for your chosen plan, with no recurring charges or automatic renewals. There’s no deadline — take as long as you need to create your book.
Can I record my story through a phone call?
Yes. StoryKeeper Plus includes our automated phone-call recording service. Tell your story during a phone call, and we’ll record the call and transcribe it into text for your book. You can review and edit the text before printing. There are no country, language, call or minute limits. StoryKeeper Classic includes online writing, dictation, audio and video recording, but not the phone-call service.
Can I gift StoryKeeper?
StoryKeeper makes a fantastic gift for a loved one! When you purchase an account, you can either use it yourself or pick someone to receive it as a present. Many families buy StoryKeeper as a gift for their parents or grandparents.
StoryKeeper is a thoughtful gesture for the recipient and a treasured heirloom their whole family can enjoy for generations. Additional copies of the final physical book can also be ordered to distribute amongst your loved ones.
Can I add others to a StoryKeeper account?
StoryKeeper Classic is for one storyteller. StoryKeeper Plus includes unlimited contributors, so family and friends can add their memories to the same book.
When can I order the physical copy of the book?
It’s entirely up to you. Some people wait 4–6 months to accumulate a richer collection of stories, while others publish sooner. Once you’re satisfied with your chapters and layout, we’ll print your hardcover book(s) and ship them to you. You can also purchase additional copies as needed.
Is StoryKeeper suitable for those with limited computer skills?
Write, dictate, or record audio and video online with either plan. With StoryKeeper Plus, you can also tell your story during a phone call. QR codes in your book let you hear or watch the original recordings.
Can I customize my book?
Absolutely. You can tailor your life storybook in various ways:
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Cover Design: Choose from several cover options or use personal images.
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Layout & Chapters: Rearrange your chapters as you please
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Photos: Upload pictures to accompany each story.
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Text Editing: Tweak, revise, or rewrite your final text before printing.
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QR Codes: Each chapter can include a QR code linking to the original audio or video recording, making your memories truly come alive.
What if I’m not satisfied?
We want you to feel confident choosing StoryKeeper. If you’re not satisfied, you’re covered by our 60-day money-back guarantee, which begins on the day the gift email is delivered. Contact our support team during that period and we’ll help you with the next steps.
Where does StoryKeeper ship?
StoryKeeper includes free delivery to every country available in our region selector. Select the recipient’s country to use the correct local store, currency and availability. Once the book is complete and approved for printing, we’ll print it and deliver it to the address provided.
How many pages can my book have?
We can print up to 500 pages.
Capture the stories only they can tell
The funny tales, the hard-won lessons, the little moments nobody else remembers. Give a loved one the chance to tell their story, and your family a way to keep it.
Engage your loved ones like never before
Weekly stories serve as a bridge, keeping you closely tied to loved ones despite any distance.
Capture cherished moments
Vivid memories, strongly held views, funny tales – StoryKeeper prompts and captures them all.
Original Voice Guarantee
Your Words Come First
Every story begins with your memories, told naturally in your own words.
Your Voice Stays Yours
StoryKeeper helps with clarity and flow while keeping your tone, personality, and point of view.
You Approve Every Edit
Read it through, change what you like, and approve every word before it goes into your book.
Read their words, or hear their voice
Tell your story your way—write, dictate, record audio or video, or use our phone-call service.
A simple phone call. A story worth keeping.
Tell your story your way—write, dictate, record audio or video, or use our phone-call service.
1. Choose a time
Arrange a guided StoryKeeper call for yourself, a loved one, or both of you together.
2. Talk naturally
Let the prompts bring memories to mind. Just talk as you would on any phone call—no typing or app setup needed.
3. Make it a story
We’ll transcribe the recording so you can review the words, add photos, and make the story part of your book.
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