The Story Keeper Press · Est. for Families
Summer, long ago

A guided memoir kit for writers 60 and up

Your life is a story.
Let's write it down.

Story Keeper gives you one gentle question a week for a year, so the memories your children and grandchildren ask about end up on paper, in your own words.

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One-time purchase · Printable PDF · No subscription

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Perhaps this sounds familiar

"I always meant to write it all down. How we met. The house on Maple Street. What my own mother used to say. But every time I sit down with a blank notebook, I don't know where to begin."

"The grandkids ask me questions at dinner, and I tell the story, and then it's gone again. I'd hate for it to disappear with me."

"I'm not a writer. I don't want to write a book. I just want them to have something they can hold."

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What's inside the kit

52

Weekly Memory Prompts

One question per week, grouped by season of life: childhood, growing up, love and family, work, the places you lived and the lessons you'd pass on.

12

Chapter Planner

Turn loose memories into chapters. Twelve planning pages help you choose a title, list the people involved and put each story in order.

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Printable Family Tree

A large, clearly labeled family-tree page with room for four generations, plus space for birthplaces, nicknames and dates.

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Keepsake Extras

  • "Recipes & Sayings" pages
  • Photo-caption sheets
  • A dedication page for each grandchild
  • Large-print layout, easy on the eyes
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How it works

  1. Print the kit at home or at a local print shop. Every page is designed for standard letter paper with large, readable type.
  2. Answer one prompt a week. Write a paragraph or three pages. There is no wrong length, and you can skip around.
  3. Gather stories into chapters using the planner, adding photos and the family tree as you go.
  4. Bind and share. Slip the pages into a binder, or make copies so each child gets their own.
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Is Story Keeper right for you?

It's for you if…

  • You're 60 or older and want to leave your stories behind
  • You prefer pen and paper to screens
  • You'd like a gentle structure, one small step at a time
  • You're a son or daughter looking for a meaningful gift for a parent

It may not be for you if…

  • You're looking for a publishing service or a printed hardcover book
  • You want software or an app
  • You'd prefer someone else to interview you and write it
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The Complete Kit

Instant digital download

US$21

one-time payment · no subscription

  • 52 weekly memory prompts
  • 12-page chapter planner
  • Printable family-tree page
  • Keepsake extras in large print
  • Print as many copies as your family needs
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Questions, answered

Do I need to be a good writer?

Not at all. The prompts ask simple questions you can answer the way you'd tell the story out loud. Spelling and grammar don't matter here.

Is this a physical book?

No. Story Keeper is a digital download (PDF). You print the pages yourself at home or at a print shop.

How large is the print?

The kit uses a large, high-contrast serif font with wide lines for handwriting, designed to be comfortable to read and write on.

Can I give it as a gift?

Yes. Many people print the kit, place it in a binder and give it to a parent or grandparent along with a nice pen.

Is this therapy or medical advice?

No. Story Keeper is a writing and keepsake kit. It is not therapy, counseling or medical advice of any kind.

Is there a subscription?

No. You pay US$21 once and the files are yours to keep and print.