Option One
Reply to a Weekly Email
Each week, a thoughtful prompt arrives in their inbox. They simply hit reply and write. No apps to download, no passwords to remember, no learning curve.
Zero tech skills required
Guided Prompts for Meaningful Memories
Receive 52 carefully designed questions in your inbox to help capture your parents' most precious memories
See some examples
AI-Powered Narrative Assistance
Our AI Biographer, Ali, brings forgotten memories to life through personalized interviews, transforming responses into compelling stories with ease.
Learn more about Ali AI
Effortless Speech-to-Text Transcription
No typing required! Our speech-to-text feature allows your parents to effortlessly share their memories by simply speaking, making storytelling easy and accessible.
Premium Hardcover Quality
Receive a beautifully crafted hardcover book featuring high-quality materials we brag about, that last for generations.
Flexible Story Submission Options
Contribute stories via email, speech-to-text transcription, an Ali AI Interview, or directly through our online platform
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By offering this unique blend of technology-driven convenience with heartfelt storytelling, Kindred Tales stands at the forefront of preserving family histories in today’s digital age.
– Women's Journal
How will they tell their story?
Every person is different. Some love to type, others prefer to talk. Kindred Tales lets your loved one choose exactly how they want to share their memories.
Option Two
Write & Place Photos Where They Belong
Log in and write directly in our editor. Add photos between paragraphs, right where they belong in the story. No more dumping all images at the front or back like other services.
Photos go with the story, not after it
Option Three
Chat with Ali, Your AI Biographer
Ali asks thoughtful follow-up questions that unlock forgotten memories. Like talking to a patient friend who genuinely wants to hear the whole story. You can even ask her for creative chapter title ideas unique to your story.
Draws out stories they forgot they had
Read more about AliOption Four
Just Speak
Press record and talk. We transcribe every word in real-time. For parents who’d rather talk than type, this changes everything. Keep and and share the recordings with family as you progress.
Built for storytellers, not typists
Option Five
Upload Existing Recordings
Already have recordings of their stories? Upload audio files and we’ll transcribe them into chapters. Keep the originals as family heirlooms forever.
Turn archives into book chapters
Not sure which is right for them?
Good news: they can use all five methods. Mix and match however they like.
Start Their Story TodayJoin the Kindred Tales Family
Create an account and set up your parents' profile to begin capturing their memories with ease.
Inspire Their Story
Each week, your parents will receive thoughtful prompts designed to inspire storytelling and recall cherished memories.
Bring Memories to Life
Parents can share their responses by replying to their weekly email, logging into Kindred Tales, leveraging our effortless speech-to-text feature, or engaging in personalized Ali AI Interviews designed to evoke and capture cherished, forgotten memories.
Make It Uniquely Theirs
Add personal touches like photos, custom stories, or family contributions to make the memory book truly unique.
Treasure Their Legacy
Once all stories are compiled and finalized, receive a beautifully crafted hardcover memory book that preserves their legacy for generations.
In the news
Kindred Tales recognized as a top last-minute gift that doesn't look like an afterthought by Hearst Media's Best Products
✨ NEW AI FEATURES
Meet Ali, Your Personal Biographer
Our AI assistant helps unlock memories through natural conversation, then transforms them into beautifully written chapters.
Conversations That Unlock Memories
Ali asks thoughtful follow-up questions that help your loved ones recall details they might have forgotten. No more staring at a blank page, just natural conversation that flows into beautiful stories.
- ✓Natural, conversational interview style
- ✓Progress tracking shows topics covered
- ✓Voice recording or typing, their choice
- ✓Works perfectly for seniors
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"Dad kept saying he didn't have any stories worth telling. After one conversation with Ali, he couldn't stop. We got three chapters that afternoon. Stories I'd never heard before."
- Jennifer T., Colorado
