Begin a book

Start with a single name.

Tell us whose story we’re telling and what you remember. We’ll find the rest, and press it into something to keep.

Step 1 of 5

Whose story are we telling?

The heart of the book. Even one name is enough to begin.

What shape is this book?

Every package covers up to ten people; $100 for each person beyond ten. Whatever the shape, start with the person at the center.

Their full name * Please add a name to begin. Are they…

Still living Passed away A couple / two people Not sure yet

Approximate birth year * Even a rough guess helps us find the right person. Where were they born, if you know — optional Your relationship to them — optional

Step 2 of 5

What do you already know?

Write as much as you can — there’s no limit, and every detail gives us another thread to pull.

Their story, in your own words * A sentence or two helps us understand the project. What do you have to work with? — choose any

You'll be able to upload everything after this — no account needed.

Step 3 of 5

What are you hoping for?

No wrong answer — this just helps us shape the conversation.

Which feels right?

The Thread — $199A researched digital story The Quilt — $400A bound hardcover heirloom, shipped to you Help me chooseLet's talk it through

What's the occasion? — optional Any deadline we should know about? — optional

Step 4 of 5

How do we reach you?

We'll follow up personally — usually within two business days.

Your name * Please tell us your name. Email * Please enter a valid email. Phone — optional Anything else you'd like us to know? — optional Please check the box to continue.

Step 5 of 5

One last look.

Make sure this feels right, then send it our way.

Your story stays private

✓

Your family’s story is in good hands.

Thank you — we’ve received it, and we’ll be in touch personally within two business days.

We’ll reply with a few gentle questions

and set up a free Family Story call to talk through your book.

Send us your fragments, anytime

Photos, letters, recordings — no account or login needed. Open your private upload folder →

We begin the research

and start piecing the story together from the record.

Researched from primary records · Bound to keep