Personal Publisher:

Life Story Books, Memoir Services,

Life Journaling Concierge

yOUR STORY MATTERS.

 

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"A Storied Gifts family history is a gift only you can give. It will be enjoyed for generations." --Janet L. 

 
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Life Story Book

Custom published family history books capture stories in a sharable format you will treasure. We deliver the writing, design, and production services you need to feature your stories and images in a one-of-a-kind legacy. Family Legacy books are the gift that will be cherished and ensure that family stories and photos don’t become dust. Family Legacy books are ideal for milestones like birthdays for Moms and Dads, anniversaries, and family reunions.

 
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Memoir Services

You have a story to tell—a signature experience that shaped who you are today. You want to create a memoir to detail this event and share with others who might relate or take away an important message. Maybe you’ve written some or all the details, or even your entire memoir, but you need help editing and presenting your work.

Or maybe, you want a writing pro to ghostwrite your memoir and create a compelling page-turner that readers will be swept away by. At Storied Gifts, we offer editing, ghostwriting and book production services for those who want the thrill of the accomplishment of seeing their memoir in self-published professional print.

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journaling concierge & Encouragement

Whether you doodle in visual notes, keep a bullet journal or write free-flow brain dumps, we provide ideas to ignite your creativity and drive you forward in your journaling journey. We also offer personalized Words of Encouragement because the words from your mouth and in your head can make or break you.  Join our Life Journaling Group and check out our Words of Encouragement Shop, because your life and your story matter.

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Company History

If your company has been built over years, weathered good and bad times, and been lead by innovative people then your company has a history worthy of sharing with those who matter most. Let your stories and the people of your company be the glue of future success with a company history book.

 
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talking picture photo slideshow

Talking Picture Photo slideshows are like sitting with someone you love while they share memories from a favorite photo album. In a creative and professionally-produced video, you hear stories told by the voice of the person who lived them—hear about the places, the names, and events of photographs. Let Storied Gifts capture an interview and use the corresponding images to create your gift of a personalized Talking Picture Photo Slideshow.

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photo scanning & organizing

You know your photos are important because they document your life. But there are so many in boxes and on devices that it’s to appreciate them all. You’d like help getting your whole library in order so you can share and enjoy them easily. We help you develop a system to tackle your images so you can feel confident you’re not losing the pictures important to you. For older photos, we offer custom scanning services and will come to your home to help you tackle turning images into connection.

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The Delicious Story Podcast

In each episode of The Delicious Story, we visit with interesting people sharing their expertise, their creative ventures and a memorable meal story as well. Meet individuals involved in pursuits and passions meant to offer you insights and ideas. With each guest, we always segue to a memorable meal. You know, those one-of-a-kind dining events that you recall not just because of the food, but because of the special people or setting. Come join us to explore, gain  inspiration, and take in glorious food stories without the extra calories!

 
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Personalized children's book

A book written for your child featuring a person(s) and events important to your family. Written and crafted with custom design and photos, the book is wrapped into engaging narrative to teach the connections and values of the past to help strengthen the family of today.

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Custom family timeline and story games

We offer the Custom Family Timeline History Game crafted for your family. The cards feature your images and prompting questions/details on one side, with answers and dates on the other. The game provides engaged interaction and learning in large or small groups for family gatherings. Plus, the cards are handy treasured flashcards for anytime.

Because storytelling is such fun, we've created "Tell Me Another," to play with family and friends alike. Game cards consist of a healthy deck of unique story prompts on each which invite players to either tell a story or spin a yarn. In the followup round, everyone gets a chance to call them out as to the truth or fiction of their tale. Tell Me Another takes you back to the days we engaged in more face-to-face conversation!


 
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Hello there,

The second of our children had flown in 2009, and I was in my mid-40s eager to switch gears in work as well. I wanted to do something meaningful, something that utilized talents and ignited joy. My husband asked, "If there were anything you could do for paid work (note the stress on pay!) what would it be? I said, "Drink coffee and listen to people share their stories."

With his support and lots of my naivete, I started Storied Gifts and a dozen years later there has been lots of listening. I love time spent with people when they share their stories, particularly during interviews as we flesh out the details and feelings too. But the real joy comes when we successfully deliver the finished legacy book. The genuine thrill of the client and family keeps me coming back for the next project.

Are you short on time, and looking for a pro team to help you create your Legacy Book?

 
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Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.
— Sue Monk Kidd, author