The stories don't have to end.
Gather memories from everyone who loved them. We'll turn their words into a beautiful hardcover book your family will treasure forever.
Free to start · No credit card required
Unlimited
contributors
Personal
interviews
Free
to start
No
writing needed
“We gathered stories from 14 family members after Mom passed. The book is something we'll pass down for generations.”
— Sarah M., organized a book for her mother
How it works
01
Invite everyone with a story
Send a link to family, friends, neighbors — anyone with a memory to share. There's no limit.
02
They talk, we listen
Our gentle virtual interviewer has a 10-15 minute voice conversation with each person. No writing needed.
03
A book arrives at your door
Every story becomes a chapter in a beautiful hardcover book — a keepsake for your whole family.
Everyone participates. Nobody has to write.
Most memory projects fail because only a few people sit down to write. With StoryKnit, contributors just have a warm conversation with our virtual interviewer — like talking to a friend who asks all the right questions.
- 30 people can contribute, not just the 3 who would write
- Works for every age and comfort level
- Each conversation becomes a chapter in the book
We had 32 family members each share their favorite memories of Dad. The book arrived in time for his memorial, and there wasn't a dry eye in the room.
— Jennifer L., organized a book for her father
A book your family will treasure
Every conversation becomes a beautifully formatted chapter — complete with photos, pull quotes, and the contributor's own words. We handle the layout, typography, and printing. You just approve the final result.
Hardcover 6×9″ format·Full color or black & white·Photos throughout·One chapter per contributor·Beautiful typography
Simple, honest pricing
Collect every story for free. Pay only when you order the book.
Getting started
Free
No credit card needed
- Unlimited contributors
- Voice & phone interviews
- Digital recordings of every story
- Full editing control
- Photos from everyone
Hardcover book
From $49
Order when you're ready
- Black & white — $49
- Full color — $79
- Additional copies at same price
- Free shipping in the US
- 6" × 9" hardcover keepsake
Questions & answers
Is it really free to start?
Yes — creating your project, inviting contributors, and collecting stories is completely free. You only pay when you're ready to order the printed book.
What if someone isn't tech-savvy?
They can call a phone number instead. Our virtual interviewer is patient, warm, and works just like a friendly phone call.
How many people can contribute?
As many as you'd like. There's no limit — the more people who share, the richer the book becomes.
Do people have to write anything?
No writing at all. They just talk. We turn their words into a beautifully written chapter.
How long does it take to get the book?
Most families collect stories over 2–4 weeks, then the book is printed and shipped within 2 weeks after you place your order.
Can I edit the book before it prints?
Yes — you'll review every story before the book is printed. You can edit, reorder chapters, and choose what to include.
Every person holds a piece of the story.
Bring them all together in one beautiful book.
Start a Memorial Book — FreeFree to start · Takes 5 minutes