Custom books, written for one person
A story that shows someone who they could become.
Tell us about someone you love. We get to know what they're good at and what they care about, then write a book where they're the hero. It's printed, narrated in your own voice, and at their door in about 2 to 3 weeks.
How it works
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You tell us about them
Who they are and what they love. Pick a genre and an age range. If you have a story idea, add it. If you don't, we'll come up with one.
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We get to know them
We'll email you a few questions so the hero on the page sounds like the person you know.
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We write the book
An original story where the things they're good at are what win the day. With today's tools we write, illustrate and narrate it in days. You add a dedication and a letter to open it.
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It arrives
The printed book shows up in about 2 to 3 weeks. The audiobook, downloads and video are waiting online.
Every book comes with
Inside the cover is a QR code. Scan it and sign in to get everything below. You choose which pieces to share and who gets to see them.
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A full printed book
A bound book with a full-color cover and their name on it.
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A story written for your person
We write it from scratch around them, so nobody else has this book.
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An audiobook in your voice
Record a short sample and we narrate the whole book in your voice. They can hear you read it to them whenever they want.
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A version to download
PDF and Kindle files for reading on a phone, tablet or e-reader.
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A short video summary
A few minutes that sum up the story. Easy to send to grandparents and cousins.
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Your dedication and foreword
The book opens with a dedication and a letter from you, in your words. We can help you write them.
Heroes of every age
Four made-up examples. Open one to see what the person asked for and everything that came with the book.
For Theo, age 9
Theo and the Question Lantern
Theo never stops asking why. When the lights go out across Fennick Wood, his questions are what lead everyone home.
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For Maya, age 15
Maya Mends Harrow Bridge
The bridge to the mountain village is failing and the adults have given up on it. Maya has a tool belt and a plan.
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For Jonah, age 23
The Long Table
New in a town where nobody eats together, Jonah keeps pulling out one more chair until the whole square fills up.
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For Grandma Ruth, age 71
Ruth and the Glue-Gun Galleon
Ruth can turn any cardboard box into something. Tonight she turns one into a ship, and it sails off over the rooftops.
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Some things are hard to say to someone's face. A book can tell them you see who they are, and who they're growing into.
Questions
Who can a book be for?
Anyone, from a seven-year-old to a grandparent. We write each story for the hero's age, and you tell us who will be reading it.
Do I need to have a story in mind?
No. Pick a genre and an age range and we'll come up with the plot. If you do have an idea, we'll build the story around it.
How does the audiobook in my voice work?
After you order, we email you a short script to read aloud on your phone. We use that recording to narrate the whole book in your voice. If you'd rather not, we'll pick a narrator voice that fits the story.
How long does it take?
About 2 to 3 weeks from your request to the printed book at your door.
How can you make a whole book that fast?
We use today's writing, illustration and narration tools alongside our own editing. A one-of-a-kind book that once took months to write, illustrate and record now takes us a few days. Most of the 2 to 3 weeks is printing and shipping.
How do the audiobook, downloads and video work?
Every book has a QR code inside the cover. Scan it, sign in, and you can listen, watch or download. Whoever owns the book decides which pieces to share and with whom.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the book. Tell us about your hero and we'll reply with pricing.
What do you do with what I tell you?
We use it to write their book and nothing else. Email us any time and we'll delete it.
Tell us about your hero
You don't need a story in mind. Tell us who they are and what kind of book they'd love, and we'll write the rest. We'll reply by email with next steps and pricing.
We use what you share to write their book and nothing else. How we handle it